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Writing and maintaining a valid will is vital if clients and their families are to plan ahead with any security. Bob Perkins outlines what needs to be done

A very large proportion of the population in the UK have no wills in place. Many may not even think about it until later in life and even if they do have them they are reviewed infrequently. However, taking no action can cause significant problems and uncertainty for those left behind. Many people believe that if they are married they do not need a will because their spouse's property becomes theirs automatically. In England, jointly owned assets pass to the survivor but in Scotland, the law in relation to survivorship is different. Couples who are not married or joined in a Civil Par...

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