Too Young for a Will

In this episode, Katie Gibson-Green discusses when people should get a will drafted and why it's important to do so early in life, even if you don't have substantial assets. Katie and Florence look at what happens if you die without a will (intestacy) and how assets pass to loved ones in that process. They talk about how major life events like marriage, divorce, and having children can affect your will or the process, and examine the role of executors in implementing your wishes. Tune in to hear how professionally-drafted wills compare to homemade or online templates, and what are the common pitfalls when drafting a will.

This Weeks Guest: Katie Gibson-Green

Katie is a Senior Associate in Birketts' Private Client Advisory Team.  She has gained a wealth of experience  in dealing with UK succession and tax planning, Will drafting, Administration of Estates, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Trust work. Katie is recommended and named as a ‘Rising Star’ in the Legal 500 [UK 2024].

Katie is also a Trustee of the Dacon Trust, a local charity offering work skills to adults with learning difficulties, as well as being on the committee for the Essex Ladies in Business. 

Your Host: Florence Paul

Florence Paul is a Solicitor who works in Regulatory and Corporate Defence. She works on a range of private criminal defence matters, health and safety regulatory cases, and white-collar investigations, assisting also with transport and logistics matters including road transport regulation and operator licensing.