What are the triggers for a client needing a Will?
11 July 2018
What are the triggers for a client needing a Will?
How many of your clients are currently experiencing any of the following life changing scenarios? Do they need your help and assistance?
Triggers your client may need a Will include:
They have recently married or entered into a civil partnership
Even if married or in a civil partnership it is not guaranteed that their spouse will inherit any property or assets if there is no Will in place. It will be for the courts to decide, which will be costly and timely.
They have recently become parents
Do they know that without a valid Will in place if something were to happen to them it's not guaranteed who will become the carer for their child, this would have to go through the courts, and social services may have to become involved.
They have moved house
Have they moved to a bigger property? Have they considered what will happen to the property in their future, it’s a huge investment that could get taken away from the family if not properly allocated for in a Will.
Have they gone through a divorce?
If they have a Will then it may need to be updated to cater for the fact they are no longer with their spouse. If they don’t have a Will they may wish to secure their children inheriting their remaining assets.
They have had a change of assets over recent years
If they have a Will it may need to be updated to include all relevant assets, any new properties or change in beneficiaries. If they have no Will and have increased their assets or properties they may need to consider what will happen to them, there is no guarantee they will go to a family member unless it’s written into a Will.
They have retired
8 out of 10 retirees have a Will. At this stage in their life they often feel the need to make arrangements for their estate, expressing clear intentions within their Will.
They are recently widowed
Perhaps surprisingly but those who are recently widowed are likely to wish to put a Will in place. Either because they have gone through a process where there was no Will and experienced how traumatic it can be, or their assets and property status has changed and they need to ensure all is catered for in the future with their family.
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