The Financial Fortune Teller Podcast - Protecting families & business owners with Lizzie Mannering

Arranging a will is important for several key reasons:

1. Control Over Your Estate: A will allows you to decide who will inherit your assets, from money and property to personal items. Without a will, your estate is distributed according to the law, which may not align with your wishes.
2. Protecting Loved Ones: You can ensure your loved ones are cared for by naming guardians for children or dependents. You can also make provisions for pets, ensuring they are looked after.
3. Appointing Executors: You can name trusted individuals or institutions to handle your estate. This ensures that your wishes are followed and your estate is managed properly.
4. Avoid Intestacy: If you pass away without a will, the state determines how your estate is divided, which might not be how you would have liked. This is known as "dying intestate".
5. Peace of Mind: Knowing that your wishes will be respected provides peace of mind, both for you and your loved ones. It ensures that you’re not leaving difficult decisions to others during a stressful time.

The Importance of Arranging a Will, Life Cover, Income Protection, and Critical Illness Cover

In life, there are few things more certain than death and illness. While we cannot predict what the future holds, we can take steps to safeguard our loved ones and ourselves against the unknown. Among these steps are arranging a will and securing life cover, income protection, and critical illness cover. Each of these elements plays a vital role in ensuring that you and your family are taken care of, financially and legally, when the unexpected occurs.