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Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 I'm 27 and I've already written my will - here's why

For many young people making a will may not seem necessary, but here's why you shouldn't put it off.
Erin Atkinson has written a will despite being young and relatively low-income, deciding who should inherit her £7,000 car and other possessions. She wants some of her money to go to an endometriosis charity, which is close to her heart. Erin says writing a will felt "empowering" and allowed her to take responsibility for the future. Most 27-year-olds don't think about making a will, but Sophia Maslin's app Morby aims to change that. Maslin found that many young people believe they need to own more before considering a will. Erin was inspired to write a will after seeing Maslin talking about the importance of having one on TikTok. She also saw how her friend's family benefited from their grandmother's well-written will, which directed what should happen to her assets. Eleanor Hodgson from Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors says even people with few assets can benefit from making a will. "It's not just your assets that it helps because there's still someone that has to deal with your bank accounts and any debts you have," she explains. Erin's will also includes details about her funeral, such as the poem she wants read and the drink she would like served. She sees writing a will as taking responsibility for those who care about her. There are ways to get a will written for free or at a lower cost, including Will Aid which volunteers solicitors' time each November.