Making Cents: Making a will can remove the financial burden on your family

The pandemic has helped people realise that having a will is a good idea, but there are some things to consider before you start

Writing a will can make an enormous difference to those left behind.

Death is never a popular topic so it is not surprising that almost 6 in 10 people in Munster do not have a will in place. Drawing up a will is one of those jobs that we understand the need for but somehow never seem to get around to doing. Although, according to the research by Royal London, the pandemic has helped concentrate our minds, with 55% of people surveyed saying Covid-19 has made them realise the importance of having a will.

“It’s understandable why many people are reluctant to discuss the topic of death and dying, but this survey indicates that it’s hampering the necessary provisions to be made,” Tony Burke, Royal London’s Broker Consultant for Cork, said. “While the survey results do show that most people have a sense of when they should make a will, it seems the majority aren’t following through with the necessary actions.”