I'm a Solicitor: Channel 4's The Inheritance Proves Why Making A Will Is So Important

Elizabeth Hurley and Rob Rinder in The InheritanceHeartbreak, conspiracy, betrayal: Channel 4’s latest reality series The Inheritance has it all. The team behind The Traitors have launched the new reality series, where contestants compete for a share of a vast fortune left by a mysterious benefactor, portrayed by Elizabeth Hurley. It’s a show full of fireworks, which make for great television, but it also has a more serious message about the brutal reality of what could happen to your money and possessions if you don’t get your affairs in order before you die. Last week, the show’s host and former barrister Rob Rinder said that the series had brought home to him the importance of having a will:“Most people don’t have a will, and, consequently, what they leave behind can end up being in the hands of people they really don’t want. The broader point of this mischievous show is that you should have a will.”Rinder is right. Over half of people admit to not having a will, and while most people are unlikely to see a repeat of the chaos, backstabbing and betrayal seen in The Inheritance, the only way to guarantee that it won’t happen to you is to create a legally enforceable will. Thinking about and preparing for death can be difficult, especially when it comes to financial matters, which means people often put off getting their affairs in order. But without preparation, you leave yourself open to fraud, false claims, and risk your hard-earned possessions and wealth falling into the wrong hands.Why It’s Important To Make A WillMany people are choosing not to make wills because they believe they’re expensive and confronting complicated financial and familial problems can be difficult. But the consequences of not having one can be very damaging. It’s only by providing absolute clarity about what you’d like to happen to your possessions and assets after you die that you avoid giving scammers or unwanted room for opportunity. A will is the strongest legally recognisable way to do this. If you don’t have one, your wishes may not be followed and your money may not go to the people you want it to.Not having a will can also lead to distressing, long-running disputes between your family members. Grief-fuelled arguments over what proportion of your estate each relative gets are all too common, especially for those who have multiple children, siblings, partners or ex-spouses. These disputes can run on for years, with family members fighting over small sums of money - often leading to resentment toward the person who died without making their wishes clear. Avoiding the disputes process by making a will is best for all concerned, especially as it can be done inexpensively and without family members knowing if you prefer. Nobody thinks a dispute is likely to happen to them, but wills can be contested from the most unexpected of places. Whether it’s estranged family members or faceless fraudsters, you need to be prepared for all eventualities. If you’re unsure about making a will, seeking legal advice from a solicitor can help. They’re an independent voice who can advise on how to act in your own interests and have been through this process hundreds of times before, so can help make the process as easy as possible. They will be able to provide credible legal advice and ensure that there are no inconsistencies in your will which could leave it open to interpretation or unwanted intrusion. As The Inheritance proves, you can’t be too careful when it comes to your personal affairs, so making a will is a must. The team at Ramsdens Solicitors can help you with making a will and give you advice and guidance on how to ensure your estate goes to the people you want it to. You can contact us on [email protected].

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