High Sheriff's Campaign: My Life. My Death. My Plan.

Spearheaded by Isle of Wight High Sheriff, Nigel Hartley, MBE, the 2026/7 My Life. My Death. My Plan. campaign aims to get us talking and thinking about, and planning for, death and dying.

This newsletter focuses on how and why to make your Will.

WILL you take action today?

Make a Will to ensure you have a say in what happens to your money, property and possessions after you die.

It's easy to say, but we know it can sometimes feel challenging to get started. There are many accessible ways to make your Will — and many reasons why you should.

Did you know?

• Intestacy rules (the rules around what happens to someone's estate when they die) mean your possessions do not simply pass automatically to your spouse or children.
• Unmarried partners and stepchildren are excluded — if you live with someone without getting married or entering into a Civil Partnership, your partner will not automatically inherit any of your estate.

For a step-by-step guide to making your Will, visit: mountbatten.org.uk/lifedeathplan-will

We are the champions!

Join our volunteers in spreading the word about My Life. My Death. My Plan. Share your ideas and thoughts.

Next meeting: 10am, Saturday 25 July at Mountbatten Isle of Wight.

A message from Nigel

Hello and welcome to My Life. My Death. My Plan.

You may have come across a recent article in The Guardian, which focussed on the early planning needed, should we wish to stay in our own home as we come to the end of our lives. This is particularly pertinent to me at the moment, as we are supporting a couple of older friends to do just that — stay at home, by putting plans in place to make their wishes remain reality.

All kinds of real issues emerge — some expected, such as finances and having family and friends around, some not so expected, such as challenging family and friend dynamics, the reality of the structure of people's homes and the very real concern of loneliness and isolation.

If you missed this insightful article, find it here: Want to continue living at home as you age? Here's what to consider | The Guardian

For more information about the campaign, visit: mountbatten.org.uk/highsheriffcampaign