Will writing: Five things clients should keep in mind

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Mark Chandler runs through five key points all clients should keep in mind when writing a will...

Writing a will is a very difficult process but it is something we all must do to secure the future of our loved ones after we pass away. A survey from Unbiased recently found about 60% of the UK adult population do not have a will in place. The same percentage thought they did not have sufficient assets to make it worthwhile - this common misconception, alongside a lack of understanding, is leaving many beneficiaries in financial distress. With proper preparation and the right legal advice writing a will needn't be a process clients should dread. Here are five key points to share w...

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