Valentine sweethearts urged to update their will this February 14

07/02/2017

Blissfully loved-up couples planning to tie the knot this year should change their Will to reflect their new circumstances.

Many people aren’t aware that getting married automatically invalidates their Will. Put simply, if you don’t update it, you may as well not have one at all as you’ll die intestate.

Shockingly, two thirds of the UK’s adult population don’t have a will in place. Everyone should make drafting their will a priority or risk leaving a painful legacy for loved ones.

Although Valentine’s Day may be the most romantic day of the year, couples should come down from the clouds for a minute and focus on the practical matters.

No one likes to think too much about their own demise, but ensuring your final wishes are made clear and are legally recognised is the most romantic gesture you can offer a loved one.

Russell & Russell is a member of the Law Society’s Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS), which provides a best practice quality mark for wills and estate administration advice that consumers can trust.