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chucknorris wrote: »That's outrageous we don't have one of these solicitor provided free wills, but if we did, are you saying that they would want to take take approx. £440k? Surely they would have to disclose this.
You don't have to appoint the solicitors to be your executors.0 -
There is no such thing as a free will, when you go to a solicitor, he/she will take their 8% + as executors. Oooops they don't tell you that bit ;-).................
....I'm smiling because I have no idea what's going on ...:)
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We had our wills done through Will Aid and didn't appoint the solicitors as executors.:heartsmil When you find people who not only tolerate your quirks but celebrate them with glad cries of "Me too!" be sure to cherish them. Because these weirdos are your true family.0
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For goodness sake, they 'don't tell you that bit' because it isn't true!
I beg to differ, as Executors they charge their own fees, something that is never disclosed your right.If youcan lie down at night knowing in your heart that you just made someone’s day just a little bit better,you know you had a good day!!0 -
Solicitors who draw up a will don't automatcially become executors.If youcan lie down at night knowing in your heart that you just made someone’s day just a little bit better,you know you had a good day!!0
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I have only ever known seriously wealthy people to have professionals (solicitors or someone at the bank) acting as executors. Everyone else seems to use family or friends. My sister-in-law wanted me to be her executor but I declined because we are similar age wise and I would likely be dead or dotty when she dies.0
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