· 1 min read· Wills and estates
A will before you need it
Why a will is less about death than about the people you leave behind, and what to have ready for a first meeting.
By Eleanor Halden · Senior partner, family
Most people put off making a will because it feels like planning for the worst. In practice a will is a short document that saves the people you love a great deal of time, money and argument.
What to have ready
- A rough list of what you own and owe.
- Who you’d like to benefit, and anyone who depends on you.
- Who you trust to deal with things (your executors).
- Any wishes about guardians for children.
A simple will takes one meeting and a signing. This is general information, not advice on your situation.
* The information on this site is general and is not legal advice on your situation.