I'm 27 and I've already written my will - here's why
Young adults are increasingly considering estate planning, with experts noting that wills are not just for the wealthy or the elderly. Creating a will can help young people manage digital assets, personal belongings, and charitable wishes, providing a sense of empowerment.
Why it matters
This reflects a shifting cultural trend toward proactive financial and personal planning among younger generations, challenging traditional perceptions of estate management.
Image source, Erin Atkinson By Florence Freeman Published 41 minutes ago Writing a will is probably not on the to-do lists of most 27-year-olds.
But Erin Atkinson has already decided what should happen to her money and belongings when she dies.
"At first it felt quite surreal because you associate wills with older people," she says.
Erin works in psychological research at a London university and moved to the capital from Bristol four years ago.
She now rents and, although she did not want to share her exact salary, does not see herself as particularly wealthy. Even so, she has already decided where some of her things should go.
Her £7,000 car will go to her sister. A gold necklace given to her by her partner will go back to him. And she has asked for some of her money to go to a cause that matters deeply to her.
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