A will is a legal document setting out in detail how a person wishes their estate to be disposed of upon their death. It can be as simple as leaving everything to your next of kin or detailed to the point of nominating specific books to named people. Once written, a will is not set in stone, it can be changed at any time.

Summary points

* Ease your family's problems on your death by making a will.
* Remember that you can change your will at any time.
* Make a will even if you intend leaving everything to your spouse.
* Avoid the problems caused by intestacy.
* Give yourself and your family peace of mind by making a will.