* The Majority of adults have no valid Will

* You leave unnecessarily complicated problems

* Bereavement is a difficult time to handle such problems

* Reduces distress following a bereavement

* Protects your family according to your wishes

* Brings peace of mind

* For married people, only a portion of your estate may pass to your spouse

* The Law, not you, decides how your estate is distributed

* No provision exists for unmarried partners, friends or charities

* No provision exists for same sex couples unless they are registered as civil partners

* Unmarried fathers have no legal parental responsibility

* If you have no blood relatives your estate goes to the Crown

* Choose how your property and possessions are dealt with

* Appoint executors to handle your affairs, paperwork and procedures

* Create trusts for your children and direct who will look after them

* Arrange gifts or money for specific people or organisations

* Minimise and restrict your tax liabilities