Whilst many of us will have started off 2020 with a resolve to eat healthier, exercise more, drink less (who regrets Dry January now?) learn a new language or musical instrument and tick off a couple of items on our never ending to do list for life, usually by this point in the year, we are back to old habits, looking forward to the Easter break and not much has been achieved. With dark nights and constant rain, who can blame us?

Now, during these unprecedented times, many of you may be looking at lockdown as an opportunity to pick up again on these resolutions and many of you will have resolved to be healthier during these weeks. Some of you will have attempted Joe Wicks’ 9am workouts or some other form of online fitness class. You may have stocked up on fresh fruit and veg which is now going off and are regretting the lack of chocolate in the house. It won’t be easy to stay fit and healthy but if anything, Covid-19 has reinforced how important our health is.

Another matter that Covid-19 has reinforced is how important it is to have your personal affairs in order. Around 60% of Scots don’t have a Will in place but say they will get around to it…Law firms across the country have reported a significant increase in clients getting in touch to put one in place.

If something happens to you and you don’t have a Will in place, you have no say in what happens to your estate. This could mean that someone else needs to take on the responsibility of administering your estate and it could also mean that people inherit from your estate that you would not have intended to receive any of your assets. This is particularly important if you are not married, separated but not divorced and have children from a previous relationship. All of these factors can greatly determine the way in which your estate is distributed.

If you don’t have a Will in place, but have always meant to do it, now is the time.

Whilst we cannot have face to face appointments for the time being, there are still ways in which we can take your instructions and arrange for signature of your Will if this is something that has either been on your mind for a while to do, or in the current climate is something you would like to discuss.

We appreciate that no one wants to discuss putting a Will in place but it is not as complicated as many people imagine. Simply call us on 01465 915042 or fill out our online enquiry form, and we will provide you with expert advice in plain English.

As a thank you to our local NHS staff, emergency workers and healthcare workers, we won’t be charging you for this service.