Making a will

Selina Corkery
Published: 31 August 2010

  • It’s important for everyone, including those in good health, to have a will.

  • A will needs to be carefully worded, and it may be worth getting legal advice.

  • If a person’s wishes change in the future, their will can be added to or replaced.

HIV infection is not a death sentence and people who are newly diagnosed usually need reassurance about the quality of their future life, not advice on preparing for their eventual death. Nonetheless, having a will is important for everyone, whatever their age or state of health.

Acknowledgements

Written by: Selina Corkery

With thanks to: Hilary Patrick (University of Edinburgh), Fiona Duncan (Fyfe Ireland Solicitors)

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