Wording a DIY Will.

I can never understand anyone wanting a novice to write their Will. It is such an important document that should not be drawn up by anyone without sufficient knowledge. It may also be challenged if it is done for the wrong reasons. If property is involved it could be a real problem.

If you do want help from this forum, then please be more specific with full details of the people involved, married, widowed, with children, list all assets.

Sam

superduperloop wrote: »

Hi, wondering if anyone could help me with this quick question....


I am helping someone to write their own will, it's pretty straightforward. They want their possessions to go to 'A' and all money to go to 'B'.


'B' is being named at the residue of estate but I am unsure how to word the part about possessions to 'A'. Will a line stating that all chattels go to 'A' be suffice or do I need more specifics?


Obviously full names, relationship to the person and addresses will be used.


Thank you for any advice you can give!!:)

Don't is the simple answer! There are just too many pitfalls and the fact you have to ask shows you are simply not up to the job.

Keep_pedalling wrote: »

Apart from the wording, they also need to cover various what if scenarios, such as beneficiaries dieing before they do.

It is not just the wording that is important. Punctuation is crucial, and a misplaced comma can have significant consequences. In fact, many solicitors will avoid using anything other than a full stop.