Welcome back to The Hotline! Today we answer a question from Nicole. She is 35 years old and bought her first home a couple of years ago with her partner. Nicole asks us how to start when it comes to making a will.

The number 35-54 year-olds with a will has decreased from 37% in 2019 to 22.5% in 2021 – a decline of 39%. This means that fewer people are leaving instructions for their loved ones when they pass away. This week, we’re going to talk about who needs to have a will, and what the process entails. 

Today on The Wallet: 

1/ We’re joined by Kate Pentelow, founder of The Money Mummy, a friend of Vestpod and former financial advisor. Together, we open up the conversation around making a will. We know it can feel uncomfortable and emotional to do, so Kate tells us how we can best prepare for the process. 

2/ We discuss when the right time to make a will is, the different options available, and take a look at why, especially as women, it’s so important to be pragmatic and prepared if the worst were to happen. 

3/ We also have an inspirational proud money moment to share and a recommended episode from the Vestpod community.

Resources:

• Money Helper: https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/family-and-care/death-and-bereavement/planning-what-to-leave-in-your-will 
• The Law Society https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/en
• Probate Services: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/store-a-will-with-the-probate-service

Connect with Kate:

- Instagram: @The_Money_Mummy

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I’m Emilie Bellet, the founder of Vestpod.com - a thriving community that financially empowers women, author of You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich and host of The Wallet! You can learn more about Vestpod, join our events and subscribe to our newsletter at www.vestpod.com and on Instagram @vestpod. Join our private Facebook group: @vestpod. 

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