Real-life stories
These stories are based on situations families face every day. Names and details are illustrative.
Together 19 years, left with nothing
Karen and Paul lived together for 19 years and raised two children. When Paul died without a will, Karen discovered she wasn't entitled to anything.
StoryThe bank account nobody could touch
When Alan had a stroke, his wife of 40 years couldn't access his savings or pension. Without an LPA, it took months and a court application to sort out.
StoryThe children written out by accident
Susan left everything to her second husband, trusting him to look after her children. After he remarried, they inherited nothing.
StoryThe day our son turned 18
Jo and Mark had cared for their autistic son all his life. At his first GP appointment after his 18th birthday, they were told they could no longer make decisions for him.
StoryThe will cancelled by a wedding
Gary and Lisa made wills after buying their first home, then got married five years later. Neither realised the wedding had cancelled them.
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