simple will writing

westkirby

can anyone tell me how i word a simple will to make my two children the soul beneficiarys, and one or both of them to be the executors, everything left in the estate being shared equally between them any help would be appreciated.

grumpyoldgit_2

Wills are not always simple and you can get them done so cheaply now - have you shopped around?

I have (unfortunately) used a DIY will which went through probate OK but that was simple - husband and wife transfer - there may be legal complications and liabilities in your case which need to be addressed.

You can find pro-forma wills via Google - I have some templates if you PM me with your e-mail address BUT I stress that you should be clear on the legal implications if you get it wrong.

pin

You could pick up a will writing kit from somewhere like WH Smith. However making a will is not that simple. I would seek the advice of a professional on thoemthing like this, especially if you want to avoid any unecessary burdens on your children in relation to inheritence tax.

itgirlinuk

Is it simple enough to write a will, if you were not married and have no kids? I was wondering how to write a will to leave my ESTATE (???!!!) to my family. Do I need legal advice?

Bossyboots

itgirlinuk wrote:

Is it simple enough to write a will, if you were not married and have no kids? I was wondering how to write a will to leave my ESTATE (???!!!) to my family. Do I need legal advice?

In your circumstances a DIY pack may be sufficient.

This is still something I think no-one should leave to chance but with children, it is even more important to get it right.

cattie

Which used to do a very good will writing pack with complete instructions of the wording to use, along with various different sheets for writing simple family wills.

I don't know if they still sell this pack, but if so it really is very user friendly.

catherineblack

Hi,
This may help.
https://www.willaid.co.uk is a scheme set up to benefit major charity organisations. My partner and I went to my local solicitor and had a will made up for free - but we were asked to give a donation to the charity. We gave £60 but you can give little or nothing. It was started to help encourage people to make a will and at the same time benefit charitable organisations. That way you get a will made up properly - and I believe that December is the month during which willaid takes place. The website gives details of local solicitors willing (excuse the pun) to take part.
hope this helps
Cat

johannamse

WHSmith definitely sell them, about £20.

mountainofdebt

And before anyone asks no I'm not a solicitor !

A badly worded DIY will can result in having to seek counsel's opinion and that would cost more in the long run than getting a will drawn up professionally.
(and this has happened to a will where a member of my family was a beneficiary so I'm talking from experience here)

Have you thought about what you would like to happen in the event that, God forbid, one or both of your children pre decease you?

Also think about puting any requests you have regarding funeral arrangements in the will as well......takes the guessing out at a particularly hard time.

Bossyboots

pssssst, mountain it's Counsel's opinion not council's. Could be some confusion there, perhaps you could edit. When you have done so I will remove this post if you want.

Bossyboots

I have posted elsewhere in the past of my experience of a DIY will which was incorrectly completed and declared void.

It is such an important document, I find it amazing that people will draw up their own with no experience or advice about what is going in it.