More than 74 per cent of those questioned in Northern Ireland said they had no will, up by 10 per cent on last year’s survey.

Across the UK, 53 per cent of adults have not prepared a will, up from 51 per cent in 2017.

Yorkshire has been awarded as the most organised region with just 43% with no will.

Will Aid Month, which runs in November, encourages people to write a will with the help of a professional solicitor.

Law firms volunteer their time and expertise to write basic wills, waiving their fee, with clients being invited to make a voluntary donation to Will Aid instead.

Donations support the work of Will Aid’s nine partner charities. The suggested donation for your basic Will Aid will is £95 for a single will and £150 for a pair of mirror wills.

James Tarleton, chair of Will Aid, said: “2018 marks 30 years since the start of Will Aid and this year’s statistics show that, even after three decades, there is still a need for this campaign and to encourage more people to make their will.

“Not only does making your will through Will Aid provide peace of mind, but the nine partner charities use the donations and legacies from will makers to reach people in crisis, both here in the UK and all around the world.

“As well as making a donation, many people who make their wills through Will Aid, use this opportunity to provide support to their favourite charities through a gift in their will. These legacies make a great difference and we are very thankful for those who choose to support our work in this way.”