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Excuses, Excuses: Why People Don’t Make Wills, And Why You Must

Published By Law DotNews
“All that lives must die, passing through nature to eternity.” (William Shakespeare, in Hamlet)
Master’s Office records suggest that less than a third of us leave behind a will when we die. That’s astonishing, given the fact that death is one of the few absolute certainties in our lives. Why do so many of us put our families at risk like this?

“I don’t have a will because…”

It’s easy to find excuses for doing nothing about a will, with surveys conducted both locally and overseas suggesting that people’s failure to act is normally rooted in one or more of these common excuses: 2025 infographic listing common reasons for delaying a will and responses to each. We’ll help you structure a will and estate plan that honour your last wishes and provide proper protection for your loved ones. 

Disclaimer: The information provided herein should not be used or relied on as professional advice. No liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions nor for any loss or damage arising from reliance upon any information herein. Always contact us for specific and detailed advice.

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