MSE News: Over 55 and haven't made a will? It's Free Wills Month 3 March 2014 at 5:24PM in Marriage, relationships & families 3 replies 2.6K views

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"Free Wills Month enables over 55's who live in England or Wales to get a will written or amended for free..."

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Over 55 and haven't made a will? It's Free Wills Month



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Pincher

Just remember it will cost you big if you name the solicitor as the Executor.

cinderfella

Davenport Lyons of London

Sammie_

We have just come back from a Solicitor after having visited for a 'Free Wills Month'.


He asked how much we would like to donate. I said £40 having no idea what was expected to be honest.


Whatever he made me feel really bad with his comments to that and asked me to reconsider. I said I had no idea what was expected and asked him for guidance.


£1000 says he...


He said we couldn't be expected to have it for nothing. He found out first how much the estate would be worth.


I picked up the stuff from the table ready to walk out and he still went on.. £500 then says he..


I just felt really bad and just wanted to get out of there.


Having got home I looked on the website and saw that the FAQ said..

"The solicitor will help to draw up a Will that accurately reflects the wishes of the individual or couple. Those taking up the offer are under no obligation to leave a gift to one of the Free Wills Month charities, however, we earnestly hope that many will see this as a chance to help their favourite cause."

We already have Wills and just wanted a small change.


Perhaps you might feel I am a skinflint and perhaps I am but I felt cheated.


So before you go make sure you have the information from the website in case you too are made to feel small.