How and where do you make a will?

[WTAW]

It is important for people to know where a Will is being stored. It is a very personal thing though and some people don't want others to know that they have a Will. If I am storing a Will for a client I always provide a copy (or more if they wish) which comes in an envelope stating exactly where it is being held and contact details should it need removing from storage. If the client wishes to store their own Will I always advise them to provide their executors with a copy of the signed document and to ensure the original is held securely, preferably in a fire resistant/proof safe.

[jayjay]

Was going to post the same question tonight after I have had a phone call from a will writing company earlier this evenig.

Wondered on cost etc.

They are quoting £49.00 for two wills .

[Andy]

Originally posted by WTAW

It is important for people to know where a Will is being stored. It is a very personal thing though and some people don't want others to know that they have a Will.

 

Someone needs to know though, otherwise there's no point having one.

[Don_Kiddick]

http://www.ageconcern.org.uk/AgeConcern/products_55.htm

 

The Charity Age Concern do Will Writing services at competetive prices.

The charity benefits from your charges.

[Cyclone]

I'd go with the DIY ones, having seen the one produced by the solicitors for my SO after buying a house there's nothing complicated in there, you're paying £50 for someone to stick in some heretofores and hereafters into what would otherwise be a simple document. It's an extra £10 if you want a hitherto

[WTAW]

D.I.Y Wills are o.k if you know what you are doing or really do have a "straight forward" Will. I have been writing Wills for 5 years and it is very rare that I prepare a "straight forward" Will. I have given up trying to adapt my questionnaire because it will never fit everyone's circumstances. Whether you are single, living with someone, married, divorced, remarried or in the Inheritance Tax bracket it really is important to seek advice. You need to cover all eventualities and some solicitors/will writing companies will charge for each additional clause added. Beware of companies advising you to appoint them as executors as well, they may tell you it's the best thing for you to do, but they usually don't point out that they will take a hefty % of your estate for doing it. You can appoint anyone you wish, if they feel unable to do it they can then ask for help and shop around for the best deal.

[WTAW]

Someone should know where you have stored a Will but if it is stored with other papers and documents which would normally be searched for after a death i.e birth certificates, property deeds, insurance policies etc, then that should be o.k

[willman]

i do single wills @ £35 plus vat in your home. Mirror wills suitable for couples are surpisingly enough 2x£35.

if u do nothing else make a will, you would be surprised at the problems that can occur later.

pm if interested we do offer slight reductions for forummers.

[newdawnevent]

I know a local Will Specialist who did me and my wife a will. He was excellent and deciphered the legal jargon for us. I would highly recommend him to you.

 

PM me with your details and I'll get him to give you a ring so he can explain in more detail!

 

 

Mike