Writing a will allows you to decide what will happen to your home and possessions and who will be responsible for carrying out your wishes.
Planning now can also mean that your beneficiaries do not pay too much inheritance tax.
BBC Radio 4 featured several programmes yesterday focusing on wills and inheritance issues. The panel discussion on Money Box live highlighted real examples of the concerns many of my clients face when making a will and highlights the importance of making a will tailored to your circumstances.