Making Sense of Wills with Annaliese Barber

Welcome to Legally Sound with Richard Reed, the podcast that simplifies the law and explores how it affects our daily lives.

In this episode, host Sarah Reid is joined by legal expert Annaliese Barber. Annaliese is a Director at Richard Reed, a qualified solicitor, Notary Public, and Head of the firm’s Wills, Trusts, Probate & Court of Protection Department.

Today, we’re tackling a subject that’s often overlooked but incredibly important: making a will. Your will determines what happens to your money, property, and personal possessions after your death, yet many people avoid the topic or put it off indefinitely.

Annaliese will explain why having a will is essential, walk us through the process of creating one, and highlight common mistakes to avoid.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

• When to start thinking about mak ...