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5 Reasons why you Shouldn’t have a Will one You know when you’re going to die, you’ve got loads of time! two You rather like the idea of your children battling over your estate, falling out and never speaking to each other again! three You dislike your spouse and would prefer them to struggle with strenuous legal issues and be tied up in expensive litigation with your children for many years. four Your family doesn’t need the money. You actually much prefer the idea of the Government taking as much of your estate for taxes as they wish. five You think foster care would be the best place for your children, whilst Social Services and your family fight in court over which relative gets custody. Of course, we are being overly flippant! Like us, you will not agree with any of these reasons. Get in touch with our legal experts to discuss your Wills and Inheritance Tax Planning: Pershore 01386 562000 So, you should be asking yourself one very important question? What logical reason is there for you NOT to have a Will? Tewkesbury 01684 299633 Cheltenham 01242 235250 Stratford-upon-Avon 01789 295544 The Grapevine You may assume that everything you own at your death will go to your husband, wife or partner, or perhaps you believe you have nothing to leave anyway. The fact is, without a Will, the Intestacy Rules say who gets what and put simply your property may not go to those who you wish to receive it. If you care about who benefits from your property after your death you MUST MAKE A WILL. 51