I'm 27 and I've already written my will - here's why
Summary
A 27-year-old woman named Erin Atkinson has written her will, deciding who will receive her belongings and money after she dies. Young people often avoid making wills because they think they don’t have enough to leave behind, but experts say wills are important for handling money, debts, and personal wishes at any age.Key Facts
- Erin Atkinson, 27, works in psychological research and has already made a will.
- She plans to leave her £7,000 car to her sister and a gold necklace to her partner.
- Erin wants part of her money to go to an endometriosis charity.
- Only 20% of people aged 18-24 have a will, rising to 33% for those aged 22-34.
- Sophia Maslin founded Morby, an app to create online wills, to simplify the process for young people.
- Maslin says many people wrongly think they need lots of assets to make a will.
- Solicitor Eleanor Hodgson explains wills help appoint people to manage bank accounts and debts legally.
- Erin also included personal wishes in her will, like a poem for her funeral and a preferred drink to be served.
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