What is a Will—and Why It Matters

A Will is a legal document that lets you decide what happens to your money, property, and personal wishes after your death. Without one, the law decides for you—sometimes in ways you wouldn’t want.

Making a Will isn’t only about wealth. It’s about love, clarity, and control.

Key Legal Terms Made Simple

  • Testator – The person making the Will (you).
  • Beneficiaries – People or organisations who inherit.
  • Executor – The trusted person who carries out your wishes.
  • Estate – Everything you own (money, house, belongings).
  • Intestacy – Dying without a Will. The law decides who gets what.
  • Probate – The legal process that makes the Will valid.
  • Guardian – The person you appoint to care for your children.
  • Residue – What remains of your estate after debts and gifts are handled.

Why Make a Will?

  • Protects your family from disputes and delays.
  • Lets you choose who inherits—and how.
  • Appoints guardians for children.
  • Saves costs and time.
  • Gives peace of mind and preserves your legacy.

 A Will is your voice after death.

Without it, the law—not you—speaks.

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