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EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 41 MIN

E184: What Happens If You Don’t Have a Will? | Inheritance Laws & Estate Planning Basics

from Digg Podcast · host CAROLINE O'NEILL

Something many of us avoid, but all of us need to think about: writing a will.Cormac McDonnell, a qualified solicitor at McNamee McDonnell Solicitors talks through wills, inheritance, and what actually happens if you don’t have your affairs in order.  What is a will, do you really need one, and why do so many people keep putting it off?The reality of intestacy (when you die without a will), how your assets are divided, and why the assumption that “everything just goes to your partner” isn’t always true is discussed. What happens if you’re not married, separated, or cohabiting, and why that can leave people more vulnerable than they realise.From choosing guardians for your children, to avoiding conflict and heartbreak down the line, this episode is all about having the conversations now that could save a lot later. It’s practical, it’s eye opening, and it’s something you the listener will take value from.If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll get to that someday,” this is your sign. This episode is about taking control, protecting your people, and making sure your wishes are heard, even when you’re not here to say them.Links from EpisodeMcNamee McDonnell Solicitors Newryhttp://www.mmdsolicitors.co.uk/ Join the Digg Community for early access to online programmes, offers, business events, fun events. All the things that are going on in Digg community - you will hear first:www.diggcommunity.com/subscribe 

Something many of us avoid, but all of us need to think about: writing a will.Cormac McDonnell, a qualified solicitor at McNamee McDonnell Solicitors talks through wills, inheritance, and what actually happens if you don’t have your affairs in order.  What is a will, do you really need one, and why do so many people keep putting it off?The reality of intestacy (when you die without a will), how your assets are divided, and why the assumption that “everything just goes to your partner” isn’t always true is discussed. What happens if you’re not married, separated, or cohabiting, and why that can leave people more vulnerable than they realise.From choosing guardians for your children, to avoiding conflict and heartbreak down the line, this episode is all about having the conversations now that could save a lot later. It’s practical, it’s eye opening, and it’s something you the listener will take value from.If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll get to that someday,” this is your sign. This episode is about taking control, protecting your people, and making sure your wishes are heard, even when you’re not here to say them.Links from EpisodeMcNamee McDonnell Solicitors Newryhttp://www.mmdsolicitors.co.uk/ Join the Digg Community for early access to online programmes, offers, business events, fun events. All the things that are going on in Digg community - you will hear first:www.diggcommunity.com/subscribe

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