Making a Will on Benefit

BorgCymru

How can I write a will on benefits. I can't afford a lawyer and such ?

Thanks

angrymama

Why do you presume, those of us who are unfortunately on benefits (not of our choice!) have nothing to put in a will.:mad:

I am a single parent because of a cheating, lying ex. I have no money for the record, and yet I would like to write a will for my children, leaving them my house and some personal items.

So unless you have something useful advice to offer don't bother!!

mjdh1957

You can buy simple will packs in a place like WH Smith that will guide you through the process of making your own will. If you have non-complicated assets that will suffice.

Or sometimes charities can help out on condition that you leave a bequest to them.

There are a number of threads on here about it so you could do a search.

missile

Some solicitors offer their services for free, in return for a modest donation to charity.

YesWillMan

You can do it OnLine.

The cost can be about £30 or less once other cheaper options become available. I am keeping various ones inline myself for use when I need them.

BorgCymru

After watching the TV about Wills I know not to trust the 'packs' or some 'on line writers'.

bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14180643

mjdh1957

In that case the best option for you is to find a solicitor who will do it.

As long as you follow the basic guidelines and don't have complicated finances, then I believe the diy packs are fine. If you have any sort of property complication then a solicitor is the answer if you don't trust a will writer.