Focus SWW Spring 2019 | Page 3

SPRING 2019 CONTENTS FEATURES 02 10 15 04 The death of a loved can be a difficult time for those left behind, and it’s at this time that the grieving family will often be expected to arrange a funeral. Did you know? The Financial Times reports that currently £77 billion of assets remains unclaimed in the UK A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR GENERAL WRITING A WILL Who can write a Will? How much does it cost? Where should you keep it? Your questions, answered. 08 POLYGAMOUS MARRIAGES & SUCCESSION What if someone practiced polygamy and dies leaving behind multiple spouses? PLANNING AHEAD? CONSIDER A FUNERAL PLAN 12 WHY WRITE A LETTER OF WISHES? A letter of wishes is a very useful document that you can prepare additionally to your will to provide extra guidance. 14 ABOUT SWW TRUST CORPORATION COLLATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION WHEN SOMEONE DIES 16 HOW DO YOU HOLD YOUR PROPERTY? If you own your property jointly with another person or people there are two ways that you might hold the property. 20 THE FINAL WORD FROM CO-OP FUNERALCARE The Society of Will Writers 1