Your Wishes, in Writing - A Practical Guide to Wills and Living Wills for Adults of Every Age
Put your affairs in order - step by step, without the legal jargon
Most of us know we should make a will "one day", and very few of us ever get round to it. Fewer still think about who would make decisions for us if an accident or illness left us unable to. This guide explains in plain language what a will and a living will (powers of attorney and medical wishes) are, what happens if you arrange nothing, and how to get it all done, one decision at a time.
What's inside
- Why this matters for every adult over 18 – and the common myths that keep people waiting
- Will vs. living will – a clear side-by-side comparison, plus a terminology table for the UK, US, Netherlands/Belgium and elsewhere
- What happens if you arrange nothing – default inheritance rules, and what happens if you lose capacity, with real-life examples
- The building blocks of your will – executors, beneficiaries, guardians for children, specific gifts, the residue and the letter of wishes
- Powers of attorney for money, health and care – how to choose your attorneys, set them up and build in safeguards
- Medical wishes and end-of-life choices – how to put your wishes into clear words, and questions to ask your doctor
- Adapting your plan by life stage, plus special cases: blended families, unmarried partners, business owners, property abroad, digital assets and pets
- Getting it done – DIY, an online service or a professional, how to sign and witness correctly, registration, storage and common mistakes
- Keeping it current – when to review your documents, how to talk to your family and how to build your emergency file
What you get
- 25-page PDF in A4, with 10 chapters
- 10 interactive checklists + a 4-week action plan
- Fillable worksheets: What I own and owe, My people plan, My wishes, and Notes & questions for your solicitor, notary or lawyer
- Quick Reference Card to keep with your important papers
- Instant download – fill it in on screen or print it
Who it's for: Adults aged 18+ who want to protect the people they love – whether you're living together without being married, raising a young family, part of a blended family, or helping ageing parents get their own affairs in order.
For general information only – not legal, tax or financial advice. Inheritance law and formal requirements differ by country; always check the rules where you live with a qualified professional.
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