Making a Will and Reduce of Tax It is easy to put off making a will. If you die without one your assets may be distributed according to the law as opposed to your wishes. This could mean that your partner receives less or family members get a share, contrary to your own preferences. 1. Making a Will – Why is important There are lots of a good reasons for making a will: You can decide how your assets are shared out If you aren’t married or in a civil partnership your partner w