'One in seven' die before they make a will

Experts have claimed that "one in seven" UK residents will die before they have had a chance to commit their final wishes to a legal document, highlighting the importance of using will writing services.

Sue Medder, a legal expert, and Sir Gerry Robinson, a businessman, told BBC Breakfast that it's crucial that people make a will even though doing so may be an emotional experience.

Ms Medder said: "Talking it through is the way to avoid a lot of heartache and distress. There's a bit of a taboo about talking about your inheritance ... but talking about it can help."

She added that those who had been helped by a charitable organisation and wanted to make a charity will were likely to find that their relatives would understand their decision.

In addition, the importance of making a will was shown by the recent feud between relatives of Walt Disney. According to the Arizona Republic, family members have visited a probate court in Maricopa County, in the US, about issues surrounding the will.

Published by Phil Hammond