How a Mirror will works

Mirror Wills are made by couples and are almost identical Wills. They include similar wishes about what each person wants to happen to their assets when they die. The reason they are called Mirror Wills is because one Will mirrors the other.

In a Mirror Will, the person who dies first will leave everything to the other. There will then be provision included for when the second person dies, naming the Beneficiaries to receive the estate when this happens.

Making a Mirror Will

It's very common for couples to make a Mirror Will and leave their entire estates to each other on the first death however, this may not always be the right thing to do.

A person can change their Will as many times as they want whilst they still have capacity to do so. There would be nothing stopping the survivor of the couple from changing their Will after the first person’s death and disinheriting some Beneficiaries who have previously been included in the Mirror Will. This most commonly happens when there are children from previous relationships - the children they may end up being disinherited if it is their parent who dies first.

There are other options available to protect some of your assets when preparing a Will. It's always important to seek legal advice from a solicitor to have your Will properly prepared to ensure it will do what you want it to do. Our Wills Solicitors in Rochdale can help and advise you on how to protect your loved after your death. Feel free to give us a call on 01706 644187.