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Tax help - Pensioners - Incomes over £18300 - Wills & Intestacy
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Wills & intestacy
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- If you die without making a will, we say you have died intestate. Your estate is divided up between your spouse, civil partner, family and friends in accordance with the law, which may be different from your own wishes.
- The rules for dividing up an intestate estate in Scotland are different from those in England and Wales.
- It is therefore important to make a will so that you can decide who gets what rather than leaving it to the law.
- It is usually wise to obtain legal help with drafting a will. Most solicitors will not charge you a lot for this service and you can also contact various charities such as Age Concern. Age Concern have a fact sheet on making wills and you can access it here.
- As well as making a will you can also have a 'Letter of Wishes', which will make certain requests of your executor. This type of letter is useful for giving away your personal effects and other small items, as a 'Letter of Wishes' will be treated as if it were part of your main will.
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