19/08/2025
If you’re unmarried with children, dying without a will could leave your loved ones in a tough spot
Here are 3 key risks of dying intestate...
Which means without a valid will 👇
1️⃣ Your partner may get nothing 😱 The laws of intestacy don’t recognise cohabiting partners, even if you’ve lived together for decades
2️⃣ Your children inherit at 18 😬 No safeguards, no trusts, just full control, regardless of maturity
3️⃣ No legal guardian named 😮 If both parents are gone, the court decides who looks after your children
It’s not just about distributing assets
It’s about protecting your family, avoiding stress, and making sure your wishes are followed
A simple will, can make all the difference to your affairs and wishes after you’re gone