If you have a will, you’ll be able to –

choose exactly what happens to all of your assets. Nothing will be left to chance.

select your own trusted executors.

leave assets to your partner, even if you’re not married.

appoint guardians to take care of your children.

specify the age that younger children or grandchildren will receive their inheritance.

make sure your pets are taken care of.

limit the amount of inheritance tax that you need to pay.

limit the possibilities of family tensions and disputes.