Why write a Will?

Writing a Will is one way you can look after your loved ones after you’ve gone. Ultimately, it provides peace of mind for you and your family, meaning:
Your family is properly cared for
There are no difficulties sorting out your estate
—dying intestate (without a Will drawn up) means strict rules must be followed and may cause additional heartache to those you leave behind.
Your wishes are respected
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Writing a Will is one way you can look after your loved ones after you’ve gone.
Many people think of the wealthy when it comes to Wills and legacies, but in actual fact everyone should consider drawing up a Will - most of us will have something to leave behind when we die. It can be surprising how much we’re actually worth and how much of a difference that could make.
Mary's Story

Mary was committed to the missionary outreach of the Church. She was actively involved in her parish, particularly with the Sunday School, teaching the children about the activities of different missionary societies, explaining how their work benefited people in different parts of the world.Mary's Legacy Gift

She believed strongly in the social aspects of the Gospel and got upset about the exploitation so often suffered by, for example, seafarers, which is why The Mission to Seafarers was one of the missionary societies which she supported in her lifetime and remembered with a legacy. Another was the Church Mission Society.

When writing her will, Mary made sure her children were taken care of but also left a sum to be divided equally between the Christian charities that she had supported throughout her life.