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Your Will provides clear instructions on how your assets should be distributed, who will care for your dependents, and how your personal affairs will be handled.
However, life is constantly evolving.
Relationships change, assets grow or diminish, and personal priorities shift over time.
For this reason, it’s essential to regularly review and update your Will to reflect your current circumstances and intentions.
Family circumstances change, whether through marriage, divorce, the birth of children, or the loss of loved ones. These life events may mean you need to update your will to ensure your estate is distributed according to your current family structure.
New financial change such as inheritance, a windfall, or investments or even a loss of finances may necessitate a review.
It could be property, savings, or other assets, it’s crucial to ensure your will reflects your financial situation.
If you’ve moved to a new home or even country, you may need to update your will to comply with local laws.
Legal requirements for Wills can vary significantly depending on your location, so it’s important to ensure your Will remains valid.
As health circumstances change, your priorities may shift.
Whether you’re planning for long-term care, need to make provisions for medical costs, or want to ensure someone is responsible for your care, updating your will can provide clarity on your wishes.
Major life events like having a baby, marriage, retirement or starting your own business, can significantly impact your estate plans.
Revisiting your Will helps you ensure that your wishes are reflected in these life milestones.
Your desires and preferences may shift over time. Maybe you now want to leave a larger share of your estate to charity, or perhaps your priorities have changed entirely.
Revisiting your will can ensure it reflects your values.
Tax laws can change, and these changes can impact your estate and the beneficiaries you’ve named.
Updating your will with the advice of a solicitor can help reduce potential tax liabilities for your heirs.
If you’ve developed a deeper connection to a cause, such as animal welfare, you might wish to include charitable donations in your will.
Leaving a gift to your chosen charity ensures your values live on after you’re gone.
Introducing a new pet into your home is an exciting time, but it’s also a great opportunity to make sure they’re provided for after you’re gone.
Including provisions for their care in your Will, will give you peace of mind knowing they’ll be looked after.
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If you want to add or remove beneficiaries for any reason such as due to new relationships or changes in your circle of friends,
It’s important to make these adjustments in your Will to ensure your wishes are crrried out.
Regularly updating your Will ensures that your estate reflects your current wishes and values.
With our free will service, you can easily decide how your assets will be distributed, including the option to leave a gift that supports important causes like the Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home.
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Whether you want to provide for your loved ones, secure the future of your pets, or make a meaningful impact through charitable giving, keeping your will up to date is essential.
Contact us at myfreewill@cdch.org.uk to learn more about our free will service and how it can help you leave a legacy that truly matters or click to get started today.
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