Need to get a Will, who, how much, what to ask?

NannyV

Hi, we need to get a Will drawn up, I saw a guy in our local shopping centre who was handing out cards etc. and gave him our details, I think he quoted about £120 to do a Will that covers my partner and myself, leaving a joint home to our children etc.

But he kept ringing about twice a day, even on a Sunday, sometimes at 8pm at night, and now Im just nervous about how often he kept on ringing and how he must be desperate for the sale ........and how do I know he is genuine etc?

I have no idea about Wills, who the best person to go to is, and how much the average cost is? Also is there anything specific I should ask?

Any advice would be gratefully received as I have no idea where to start

McKneff

If he rings again tell him yu dont need his services any more, you have done your will through a solicitor, that will stop him from ringing anymore.

If you dont want to use a solicitor I believe help the aged can do this if you leave them something in your will.

Dont give personal details to anyone whilst out shopping. The worst ones are the charity people who ask you to
donate an amount through direct debit. I cant believe the amount of people who willingly give these people their
bank account numbers.

Tammer

Hi,

The most reliable way of preparing a will is with a solicitor. Inevitably this is the most expensive way but it could save someone a lot of money and heartache in the long run.

It would cost around £200 with a solicitor and they may also have a place to securely store the will, which is a consideration.

The type of questions they'll take you through are:

>Do you have any dependants / children?
>If you do, what happens to them if one parent dies? If both die? If one dies and the other is in a critical condition?
>Do you have any items that are really valuable and should be mentioned in the will?
>Depending on your financial and dependants position, trusts could be necessary.

Tammer

McKneff

Can you google the company who this person works for.
You could contact them and ask them to take you off their contact list

NannyV

We always ignore the house phone anyway ....... I think maybe ringing round solicitors would be the best option, even the ones we used for moving house as we met her and she did a good job.

Thanks everyone

originator

Nanny do you work? If so are you in a union?The only reason I joined the shopworkers union initially was to get the free will writing.Try it.

Loughton_Monkey

The Will is no problem.

All they are trying to do is become executors.

That's where they get their money. Probably 7% if you're lucky!

Never, never, never, never, appoint these people as executors.

Prudent

I have just had a will drawn up by a solicitor. It was quite complicated because I wanted to appoint trustees to manage the house and money for my daughter until she is 25. Even with letters to three trustees and a five page detailed trust document it only cost £216. So £120 does sound right for a basic will.

I think it is money well spent for peace of mind. I have put it off for several years due to other financial commitments, but I am glad it is now done.

NannyV

Ive just posted another thread about this, but what do you think of this: http://www.lawpack.co.uk/wills/product702.asp