But if trying to decide how to provide for your family after death is a unpleasant task fear not, help is on the way.

On March 1, Sun Life of Canada and local estate planning lawyers will join forces to hold `Make a Will Week', a first for Bermuda.

Sun Life manager, Kenneth Spurling said the seminars will feature lawyers providing advice on the advantages and obligations of a will.

Taxation due to poor will content, how to correctly name beneficiaries in a will and important points regarding naming of beneficiaries and trustees will also be covered in the seminars.

A question and answer period will be held following the formal portion of each free seminar.

The two-hour information seminars will be held twice a day throughout the week of March 1.

The first seminar starts at noon, Monday to Friday, while the second starts at 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday.

Mr. Spurling urged anyone interested in attending the workshops to call the Sun Life Office, at 292-0640, to reserve a space for the seminar of their choice.

The seminars will be held at the Chamber of Commerce, The Bermuda Insurance Institute and the Sun Life Office in Hamilton.

Leaving a legacy: Sort out your family financial future before the inevitable, advise estate lawyers and financial planners.