By making a Will, adults can decide what happens to their property and possessions after their deaths. Although people do not have to make a Will by law, it is the best way to make sure a person’s estate is passed on to family and friends exactly as they wish. If a person dies without a Will, their assets may be distributed according to the law rather than their wishes. At worst, their estates may pass to the State or be tied up for years in costly legal battles.