Oct 19, 2018 | MARIE SMITH
At the beginning of 2018 it was reported that nearly two-thirds of UK adults don’t have a will1. That’s two-thirds too many when faced with the prospect of their money, property and other assets being automatically inherited by someone they didn’t choose.
Perhaps getting a will was on your to-do list at the beginning of the year. 10 months in, you can ask yourself; have you done anything about it? At Cooper Parry Wealth we don’t just focus on one aspect of your personal finances, we look at everything, including legacy planning. We always encourage you to create a will or make sure your existing will is up to date. Here are the top 5 reasons why:
1Independent January 2018
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