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70% of British people don't have a Will and in most cases it results in varying difficulties for those left to deal with the property and belongings - IF they can be traced.
If no close relatives, ie. spouse, children, parents, grandparents, it can go down to first cousins, ONLY. If they can be found. But no further, except in Scotland I think.
If no one can be traced who could inherit, then it all goes to the Government- who have millions of pounds income from these sources every year.
Do you want to decide where your money and assets go? or are you happy to leave it to other people to decide?
For the cost of making a will, which is legally drawn up, a lot of heartache can be avoided.
If a will is prepared and left with solicitor or bank (or someone else) then it is wise to have copies made to leave with family/friends etc. So they know where the will is kept.
With less people going through legal marriages, it is even more important to have a will.