How Relationship Changes Can Affect Your Will
Most people do not realize that changes to your relationship status can also affect your will. It is important to write a will. Having your wishes recorded in a legal document means that after your death, your loved ones can be taken care of, and your property and possessions can be distributed in any way that you have chosen. Dying without a will means that those decisions will be made by the state and in some cases, your relationship status means that those you would like to benefit from your estate, are not able to do so. For example, if you have a partner who you live with, but are not married to, they would not be entitled to inherit anything in the event that you die without naming them in your will. (more…)