FAQ
What is a Will?
A Will is a legal document in which you specify what you would like to happen to your estate and can give instructions as to the type of funeral you prefer. Your estate consists of:
Your house (less any outstanding mortgage or other loans secured on it)
Your car
Household and personal effects
Cash and savings
Proceeds from any life assurance policies and pensions where there is not a named beneficiary (or the plans are not written in trust), less any outstanding loans such as:
- Credit card balances
- Household bills
- Funeral expenses
Page Last Updated : 26/03/08