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16/11/2009
Will campaign successful |
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A campaign to get more people to make wills has shown signs of major success.
Will Aid's Make a Will Month in Swindon has seen dozens of people in the town signing up, the Swindon Advertiser reports.
The scheme involves solicitors writing wills for locals for a small fee, which goes to charity.
One expert involved in the will writing, Fred Tucker, noted: "There are too many people out there who think that just because they live together, if one of them dies the other will get everything."
The reality is that if somebody dies intestate, a large chunk of their wealth goes to the taxman.
Mr Tucker added that people should also consider their power of attorney arrangements in case something happens that leaves them unable to look after themselves.
Making a will means people can ensure any wish they may have to leave money to a charity is fulfilled.
Last week, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution received £1 million from the estates of a deceased couple, the Courier reported.
Written by Laurence Smith
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