Taking out a will

[Platypus]

I'd go to a proper lawyer, used to these kinds of dealings, for it's not that much more expensive, and they will make sure you cover things you haven't thought about.

Exactly.

[TheFaQQer]

If it's straightforward, then do it yourself - my first will was one that I wrote myself and then got witnessed correctly. Then when I got married, that one became void.

If there is any complexity, then get a solicitor to do it - won't cost much to do. Make sure you get a copy of it, and make sure that someone else knows where the will is kept - my family had no idea which solicitor had copies, and we didn't have one at home.

[suityou01]

I need to make a will out and was wondering if I can use an online service, a WHS Smith pack or whether it's best to get a solicitor in? How did you lot do it?

I used the search first to see if anyone else had asked & they had but it was such a poor quality thread I thought it best to ask it again.

Can you bequeath your wife to me?

[SimonMac]

Can you bequeath your wife to me?

You can't keep one woman happy, how you gonna cope with two?

[MarillionFan]

You can't keep one woman happy, how you gonna cope with two?

He'll have the milkman AND postman around all the time.

[Doggy Styles]

I need to make a will out and was wondering if I can use an online service, a WHS Smith pack or whether it's best to get a solicitor in? How did you lot do it?

I used the search first to see if anyone else had asked & they had but it was such a poor quality thread I thought it best to ask it again.

Use a solicitor.

Personally I think that's a no-brainer. They know the angles for your circumstances, what's important, and how to do it. They'll also store a copy for you.

I did a new one recently, which cost me about £250. That's cheaper than my rate for all the time I'd do researching it and then still possibly forgetting something.

[suityou01]

You can't keep one extra woman happy, how you gonna cope with two?

FTFY

I have you know I've never had a complaint from Mrs Mac.

[SimonMac]

FTFY

I have you know I've never had a complaint from Mrs Mac.

She's been very quiet since she died

[suityou01]

She's been very quiet since she died

Sweet release.

[DimPrawn]

Use a solicitor.

Personally I think that's a no-brainer. They know the angles for your circumstances, what's important, and how to do it. They'll also store a copy for you.

I did a new one recently, which cost me about £250. That's cheaper than my rate for all the time I'd do researching it and then still possibly forgetting something.

Considering MF is supposed to have hundreds of different assets, investments and money making schemes on the go, I'd say a team of lawyers at a minimum advised by onshore and offshore tax consultants.



Or a £20 WHS kit as used by all down and outs.

Whichever is nearer the truth.