It’s a good idea to review your will every few years. If you’ve had a change of circumstances, your will might need to be updated. Otherwise, there’s a risk it won’t be valid and might not meet your needs anymore.
There are also potential financial risks to not having the right will in place. For example, the value of your home could be lost to care fees. Or your beneficiaries may be liable for more Inheritance Tax than is necessary.
Life events that can affect the status or validity of your will include:
- Marriage - in England and Wales, a will can become invalid after you get married.
- Divorce - your new marital status might need to be reflected in your will.
- Births and deaths - you may need to add or remove beneficiaries from your will.
- Executor changes - if you need to change the executor, this must be reflected in your will.
If you’ve experienced any of the above, or you’re not sure your will still works for you, Saga Legal is here to help.
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A very good experience of planning a will. The online questionnaire was easy to understand and complete, and I got a phone call the next working day. My case manager, Paige Anderson, was very helpful on the call and was a big help. The draft will arrived the following day for me to check.
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Sort your will with Saga Legal
You can get a free expert review of your will through Saga Legal to make sure it fully protects your needs. We partner with Co-op Legal Services, who provide regulated legal services.
With advice from their experts, you can put the right plans in place for you and your loved ones. After your review, if you choose a product or service, they’ll explain any fees and costs to you clearly.
Your free review will include:
- 1-2-1 appointment, with bespoke recommendations to protect your assets.
- Full assessment, to check your existing estate planning meets your needs.
- Transparent, fixed fee pricing, before you choose any products or services.
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Want to ask us about the free legal review or find out more about estate planning? The expert team will be happy to talk to you.
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Saga is a registered trading name of Saga Personal Finance Limited, which is registered in England and Wales (company number 3023493). Registered office 3 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. Saga is not authorised or regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). All legal services are provided by Co-op Legal Services. Co-op Legal Services is a trading name of Co-operative Legal Services Limited which is authorised and regulated by the SRA, under registration number 567391.