Should I have a will?

G_M

moneyistooshorttomention wrote: »

I'll admit to being surprised that anyone would even ask if they "should" have a Will - unless they are a baglady (or male equivalent).:cool:

Considering how many people, even those with significant assets and/or children, don't have a will, you should not be surprised.......

Pop over to the 'Probate' forum to see how many enquiries there are on managing intestates (if that's a noun).

But yes, It's just common sense.

alcur

SailorSam wrote: »

You've done well for yourself financially at such a young age haven't you ? It was only last April you said you were saving but expected it was going to take 4/5yrs before you could look to buying your own place. Then you planned to pay off your Parents mortgage as a Christmas present, and now here you are with your house paid for and cash in the bank.
If your income is going to continue growing at the same rate, you definitely need expert advice and not just from random people on the Internet.

Hi. Thanks for taking the time to read my past posts. If you're that interested to know how I have been able to do all of this since my posts last year, I'll tell you - I placed a £100 bet on a 9-fold football accumulator and won over £400,000. In regards to my post about it taking 4-5 years to save up, this was before my windfall. In regards to paying my parents mortgage off, this was done last week after I discussed it with them.

Thanks to everyone else for your comments. Looks like drafting a will should be common sense!

littlegreenfrog_2

Jesus, if that isn't a wind-up then you are one lucky b*gger!

alcur

littlegreenfrog wrote: »

Jesus, if that isn't a wind-up then you are one lucky b*gger!

Nope, no wind up. I invested some of it also which will net me a healthy profit. I'm pretty much set up for the future.

SailorSam

I think i owe you an apology OP, i thought you'd found a new job since your earlier posts, selling drugs.

alcur

You mustn't be able to have nice things at a young age these days.

SailorSam

alcur wrote: »

You mustn't be able to have nice things at a young age these days.

Don't mind me, i'm only jealous.

Prothet_of_Doom

alcur wrote: »

Hi guys,

recently split from my girlfriend.

Should I arrange for a solicitor to draft a will .

For a laugh, why not name her in your will, say £20K due to the fondness you have for her.

Or leave her your pokemon card collection which will be worth something.

Seriously, think hard about just leaving it to your parents. What about leaving the house in trust to a homeless charity, as a refuge ?

My sister (single and 51) has a will which leaves everything to our parents (Dad is 80 this year and mum 78) .

She has 2 nephews and nieces and 2 great nephews, so I've told her it's time to re-write that will with a bit more of a look towards the future generations.

Mind you I've also told my parents not to bother leaving their 3 children any money as we are all sorted in life and look forward to their grand children. :rotfl: Sister not happy for some reason :rotfl::T

Gigervamp

moneyistooshorttomention wrote: »

I'll admit to being surprised that anyone would even ask if they "should" have a Will - unless they are a baglady (or male equivalent).:cool:

I'm not a bag lady, but I don't have a will as I have nothing to leave. (Other than my junk!)

SailorSam

Gigervamp wrote: »

I'm not a bag lady, but I don't have a will as I have nothing to leave. (Other than my junk!)

I'm a terrible hoarder.I collect junk.