Update Your Will Week 2026: Is Your Will Still Right for You?
Update Your Will Week runs from 2nd to 8th March 2026. This annual campaign encourages people to review their Wills and ensure they still reflect their current circumstances and wishes.
At Bennett Griffin, we regularly advise clients who assumed their affairs were in order, only to discover that life changes had overtaken their existing arrangements.
A Will is not something you create once and forget. It should evolve alongside your life.
Why keeping your Will up to date matters
Modern family structures are more complex than ever. Blended families, second marriages, unmarried partners, business ownership and changing financial circumstances all require careful planning.
If your Will does not reflect your current situation, there is a risk that:
- Your estate could be distributed under the intestacy rules
- Loved ones may face unnecessary uncertainty or delay
- Disputes could arise between family members
- Your intentions may not be carried out as you expected
An up-to-date, professionally drafted Will ensures your estate passes to the people you choose, in the way you intend.
When should you review your Will?
We recommend reviewing your Will every five years, or sooner if a major life event occurs. This includes:
- Marriage or civil partnership
- Divorce or dissolution
- Becoming a parent or grandparent
- Buying or selling property
- Changes in financial circumstances
- Starting or selling a business
- The death of a beneficiary
- A beneficiary obtaining a Gender Recognition Certificate
Life rarely stands still. Your Will should reflect that.
Why professional advice matters
We often meet clients with homemade or informally drafted Wills that carry significant risk. If a Will is incorrectly prepared or improperly executed, it may be invalid. In that case, the estate could fall under the rules of intestacy.
Clear drafting, correct execution and careful consideration of tax implications are all essential.
As Accredited Lifetime Lawyers, our Private Client team specialises in later-life planning and estate matters. We work with individuals and families across Worthing, Chichester and West Sussex to ensure their wishes are properly documented and legally robust.
Take action this Update Your Will Week
Update Your Will Week is a timely reminder to pause and review your arrangements.
If it has been some time since you looked at your Will, or if you do not yet have one in place, we would be pleased to assist.
Contact our Private Client team to arrange an appointment and ensure your future wishes are protected.