To cater for the digital age, electronic wills could be made acceptable to make the process more accessible, but just how wise is it to simplify the process?
People are being urged to leave their loved ones clear instructions on how to access personal accounts including social media, websites and bank accounts.
Last year, almost £1 billion was left ownerless as a result of people dying without having written a will. But what happens to this money when no recipients have been specified?
With reports showing that almost £1 billion has been left ownerless this year due to a lack of wills, it goes to show just how important estate planning is.
