Writing a Will means you can ensure that your assets go to who YOU choose. When you write your Will you can choose a person or persons to be the executor of your estate who will act on your behalf and distribute your assets as you have stated in your written instructions – Your Will. You can choose guardianship for minor children and writing a Will protects your family from possible heartache if an unknown executor handles your estate and stipulates exactly who is to benefit from the Will. If you are over 18 years and capable of managing your own affairs, you should make a Will.