More than 50% of adults in Scotland have made no will, a new survey has revealed.
The study, carried out by Will Aid, which runs a will-writing campaign for charity every year, found 52.9% of over 18s had not prepared this vital piece of paperwork.
Will Aid campaign director Peter de Vena Franks said: “Every year, we carry out a poll to work out how many Britons have no will in place and the figures are always shocking.
“Will Aid is a fantastic way to tick this important piece of paperwork off your to-do list, while also making a real difference with a charitable donation.”
Across the UK, 51% of adults surveyed had no will. The Welsh were the most organised, with 41% with no will.
Will Aid patron and TV presenter Graham Norton said: “I have come face to face with death on two occasions.
“On the first, my own life was threatened after I was stabbed during a mugging. The second involved the loss of my father, Billy, who died shortly after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Both made me realise that life is too short.
“A will is, therefore, a vital document that allows you to pass on your final wishes. It is also the only way to ensure those people are provided for.”