What would happen if you died without leaving a Will?

If you have been putting off making a will Now is the time to act. If you have property that you wish to distribute at the time of your death, you should have a Will. If you have responsibilities to dependent children or a spouse we strongly advise having a Will. In fact just about everyone over the age of 18 years should have a Will. Why?

What would happen if you died without leaving a Will today?

Each year thousands people die without leaving a Will and all too often this creates more worries, expense and sometimes hardship for the family of the deceased at a time of bereavement. Think about it now, what would happen to your family and loved ones if you were to die without a Will ?

When a person dies intestate (dies without a will) their loved ones lose control over what happens to their estate. The law provides a formula that sets out who is entitled to what, but this formula may not distribute your assets in the way you desire. There may well be additional expenses to administer the estate, leaving less to your beneficiaries.

Information Provided by RP Emery & Associates