Here at Hansford Bell Law, we know writing a will probably isn’t top of
anyone’s list of New Year’s Resolutions – who wants to start 2017 with such a
grim project?
What is incontrovertible, however, is
that 2016 was the year that reminded us with the loss of so many famous people,
that death is inevitable, regardless of how rich and famous you are. It also reminded us of the importance of
writing a will.
“Why
are so many celebrities dying in 2016?” asked the
Daily Mirror and people on Twitter expressed that their tolerance was
subsiding, “Enough, 2016!”
Alan Rickman left £100,000 to charity, David
Bowie similarly planned sensibly, setting detailed instructions on how his
estate should be divided, which included his wish to have his ashes scattered
on Bali after a Buddhist ceremony. On
the other hand, Prince died intestate, with drama ensuing over his £300m estate
as various people now claim to be his blood relatives.
With this in mind, January 2017 is a
good month to reflect on our own mortality and get our estates in order - even
if they aren’t of A-list proportions
Maybe it’s
time to rethink your New Year’s Resolutions list for 2017 – and add writing a
will to the top of it. To stick to resolutions, psychologists advise breaking
goals into small steps.
Take the
first one today by speaking to your local solicitor, Jennifer Slater at
Hansford Bell Law in Tavistock where the cost of writing a will starts at as little as £165
+ VAT. For more information, and to
start 2017 with a little of the self-empowerment which writing a will can
bring, call Jennifer on 01822 619805 or log on to www.hansfordbelllaw.co.uk
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