LGBTQ+ Scotland
Legal Making a Will It can be hard to think about death and sometimes this means we put off making a Will. However, having a Will in place can save you a lot of worry. A Will lets you say how you’d like your estate (your property, savings and possessions) to be distributed. It’s especially important to have one if you think family members might contest your wishes. It’s also a good idea to make a Will if you’re in a committed relationship but you aren’t married or civil partners, or if you own a property with someone who is not your spouse or civil partner. It is important that your Will clearly identifies who the beneficiaries are, particularly if a beneficiary has changed their name and/or gender. Make sure you review and update your Will regularly so it reflects your situation, and what you want to happen with your estate, accurately. You may need to change your Will if, for example, you get married or divorced, or your financial position changes significantly. If you marry or enter a civil partnership, your existing Will remains valid, but if you end your civil partnership or get divorced your expartner is excluded from the Will.
11
