27th February 2026
There’s a common misconception that Wills are something you sort later in life: once you’re older or own multiple properties.
But a Will isn’t about age. It’s about control. It gives you the power to decide what happens to your assets, who handles your affairs, and how the people you care about are supported if the unexpected happens.
Susan Hall, Head of our Wills and Probate team at Myers & Co, explains why some of the most important decisions you’ll ever make shouldn’t wait. A Will offers clarity, certainty and protection, especially for people who assume they’re “too young” to need one.
This is the part most people don’t realise.
If you live with your partner but you’re not married or in a civil partnership, they don’t automatically inherit without a valid Will. Even if you’ve lived together for years or share all financial responsibilities, the law doesn’t recognise cohabitees under intestacy rules.
This could mean:
A Will is the simplest way to make sure the person you share your life with is legally protected, not left vulnerable to assumptions or conflict.
If something happens to you without a Will, the law decides who inherits.
These rules follow a strict order, and they can deliver outcomes very different from what you would have chosen.
For example, if you have a spouse or civil partner and children, the law provides:
If this isn’t what you want? A Will is the only way to ensure your wishes are followed.
If you have children under 18, your Will is where you legally record who you would want to care for them if you couldn’t.
Without this, you risk:
A clear, legally valid Will ensures your children are cared for by the people you trust most.
For many people under 35, their most valuable asset is their home. How it’s legally owned affects what happens after you die.
Many couples assume ownership works one way, but the legal structure often tells a different story.
When you make or update your Will with Myers & Co, we check how your property is held so your estate plan works exactly as you intend.
Today, much of your life, and value, exists online.
Your digital estate might include:
A well-prepared Will helps your executors:
Your digital life is part of your future planning, and Myers & Co can help you protect it properly.
A Will should evolve with your life.
You should review it when you:
If you already have a Will, Myers & Co can check whether it still reflects your wishes or whether it needs updating.
Life under 35 is fast-moving, careers, relationships, homes, families, future plans. The key is to create a Will that:
Our Wills and Probate team at Myers & Co focuses on making the process efficient, accessible, and tailored to you.
Making a Will isn’t about age. It’s an act of care. It ensures that if the unexpected happens, your loved ones aren’t left dealing with legal uncertainty on top of grief, and that your relationships, intentions and choices are respected.
If you’d like to talk it through, we’ll keep things clear, practical and straightforward.
Give us a call, or make an enquiry to find out how we can help.
