08/09/2026
“I’ll sort my will out one day…”
It’s one of those sentences we’ve probably all said. And while I’m currently enjoying a holiday myself I’ve been reflecting.
There’s always something that feels more urgent.
The mortgage.
The kids.
Work.
The holiday.
The list of jobs around the house.
And because none of us expect to die tomorrow, writing a will can feel like something we can put off until later.
I was exactly the same.
But here’s the thing…
A will isn’t really just about you.
It’s about the people you leave behind.
It’s about making sure your wishes are known.
It’s about deciding who should benefit from the things you’ve worked hard for.
It’s about making things as straightforward as possible for your family at what could already be an incredibly difficult time.
And if you have children, there’s another really important consideration: who would look after them if you weren’t here?
Without a will, the law decides what happens to your estate. It doesn’t necessarily reflect what you would have chosen.
That’s why, as we build the estate planning side of Pelagion Advisory, I’ve become even more passionate about having these conversations.
Because putting a will in place isn’t about expecting the worst.
It’s about preparing for the unexpected.
And actually, once it’s done, there’s something incredibly reassuring about knowing it’s sorted.
If you haven’t got a will yet, perhaps today is the day to stop saying “one day.”
Because your future self — and your family — might thank you for it.