Making a Will is essential to protecting loved ones and ensuring wishes are respected. In this webinar, Law Express will explore what makes a Will legally valid, and what happens if you die without one?

They will explore the importance of making a Will, how to provide for family members, the role of executors, and some of the key differences in succession law across England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. They will also look beyond the Will itself, explaining how joint property ownership works, the difference between joint tenants and tenants in common, and how this can affect who inherits your home.

Whether you are making a Will for the first time or reviewing an existing one, discover how to plan ahead, protect your loved ones and ensure your wishes are properly considered.

Key topics for this webinar include:

• Why make a Will? The risks of dying intestate and the importance of making wishes clear.
• What makes a Will legally valid? Capacity, voluntary decision-making, signing and witnessing requirements, and common pitfalls.
• Providing for your family. Spouses, civil partners, unmarried partners, children and dependants.
• A UK-wide perspective. Exploring some of the key differences in succession law in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
• Joint property ownership explained. Joint tenants, tenants in common and the right of survivorship.
• Looking beyond the Will. Reviewing property ownership, keeping your will up to date and considering wider estate-planning arrangements.