Niall O’Sullivan
Chairperson, My Legacy
Get ready for the holidays with meaningful gifts, heartfelt donations and plans for a secure future. Start the New Year right by making resolutions, including writing your Will.
Christmas is drawing near and our thoughts are focused on loved ones and what the New Year will bring at a time of great global uncertainty. Resolutions may also be front of mind and, for many people, this may include finally getting around to writing a Will.
Low Will writing in Ireland
Did you know that, according to recent Red C research, just 27% of people living in Ireland aged 18+ have a Will in place, despite the opportunity it brings to protect loved ones, distribute your assets as you wish and reduce tax and potential delays for your bereaved family? In the same research, 34% of Red C respondents said they didn’t have a Will but felt they should have one.
Perhaps now is the time to resolve to make an appointment with a solicitor. Two-thirds of Red C respondents also reported that they felt unsure about the process of writing a Will. Yet, it is very straightforward.
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Will writing steps and preparation
The first step is simply to make that appointment call. In most cases, it will only take an hour or so of your time. It’s helpful to note your beneficiaries, potential guardians for any children and the approximate value of your assets in advance. Your solicitor will guide you through everything you might need to consider in your circumstances at your appointment.
Personal impact on communities
Writing your Will also offers an opportunity to make a positive difference to our shared future society by including a charitable gift to a cause that is important to you. What cause or charity would you choose?
Imagine the positive impact we could collectively make in our communities and beyond if we each included a charitable gift in our Will. It also brings the personal satisfaction of knowing that we will be improving the lives of others in a very personal way. It truly is a special opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
Find helpful information about making a Will and including a charitable gift at mylegacy.ie.
