Millions of Britons haven't made a willThey could be storing up problems for loved ones

23 October 2006

Around 65 per cent of Britons are storing up potential problems for their families and loved ones because they haven't made a will, according to a new survey.

The survey - carried out by Lawpack publishing - launches National Will Week which aims to highlight the importance of making a will and the potential consequences of dying intestate – or without a will.

If you die without making a will, your wealth could go to the person you least want to have it and your family could lose out, perhaps to the Inland Revenue.

Which? produces a book – Wills and Probate – that contains practical, easy-to-follow advice which has already helped thousands of people make their wills.

Whether you are single, married, divorced or co-habiting, the first part of the book shows you how to write a will so that your wishes can be carried out without complications.

The second part of the guide covers probate: the administration of the estate of someone who has died.

Wills and Probate

Wills and Probate which costs £11.99, will enable you to decide whether you can make your own will or administer an estate by yourself or whether you need professional help.

Which? Legal Service can also offer advice on probate administration. It is currently running a special offer of six months membership for the price of three. That works out as just £12.75 for six months. (£9.75 for current subscribers to Which? magazine or Which? Online).

You can join Which? Legal Service online now or call our membership hotline on 0800 252 100.