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A worrying 53% of people over 55 in the UK have no Will or an out-of-date one, according to new research – sparking fears thousands of families could face uncertainty, stress and financial hardship after a loved one dies.

The Co-op says a Will could set back households £149. A survey of 2,000 people across the UK, carried out by the Will-writing campaign Will Aid, has revealed that 41% of over-55s have never even written a Will, while a further 12% admit theirs no longer reflects their wishes.

And with two fifths (40%) of over-55s saying they’re unlikely to write or update one in the next 12 months, experts are warning the problem is only getting worse.

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Lauren Poole, Chair of Will Aid,

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