Quick DIY Will wanted

HappySad

Hell MSErs,

Can you suggest where I can go to write a quick will? My partner is having a routine NHS procedure and we realise he don't have a will.

Ideally an online will, bought online or one from the shops that is simple to follow and produce.


Your suggestions, advice and web links most welcome.

Many thanks

TBagpuss

unless your situation is very, very simply (e.g. no children, no other relations) then it's best to get this done properly. Solicitors will make home/hospital vists if your partner is not able to get to their offices.

If he does do a DY will then get it done properly as soon as he is pout of hosptial.

HappySad

TBagpuss wrote: »

unless your situation is very, very simply (e.g. no children, no other relations) then it's best to get this done properly. Solicitors will make home/hospital vists if your partner is not able to get to their offices.

If he does do a DY will then get it done properly as soon as he is pout of hosptial.

Thanks for your advice. After out of hospital we will definitely be getting a proper will done...

pattycake

My husband and I made mirror wills a couple of weeks ago. We did it properly through a local solicitor. I made an appointment which lasted less than thirty minutes. I had typed up all the relevant information and we knew what we wanted in the wills.

The solicitor emailed drafts by the end of the day and we returned and signed the wills two days later.

The whole thing was wrapped up within 3 days cost £195 PLUS vat. We know its been done properly and it was certainly quick. Much better than trying to DIY in my opinion.

jackyann

I'm going to disagree, whilst recognising the validity of what others have said.
A very simple will, in a simple situation can be DIY (we used Law Pack).

I think it depends at what stage in life you are, and what your affairs are like. I currently have a more complicated will drawn up by a solicitor.

A word of caution, most MSErs advise against will writing firms.

Good luck with the op!

Nicki

Are you married or in a civil partnership? If so, would the value of his estate outweigh the intestacy limits for it to pass to you (bearing in mind that any death in service benefits, etc pass outside the will and if you own assets including the house as joint tenants it also doesn't form part of the value of the estate). If so, do nothing as a DIY will could make things worse if your partner makes a mistake on it.

If not married or in a CP and he wants to leave it all to you, then all he needs is to say in writing that this is his last will and testament, that he appoints you as his sole executor and he leaves the whole of his estate to you. Then he signs it in the presence of two witnesses who must both see him sign (so two people there at the same time). You can't be a witness.

If he has wishes for gifts, then assuming he trusts you he can tell you and of the worst happens trust you to fulfil those wishes. If the worst doesn't happen, when he has more time he can do it properly maybe during Will Aid week when solicitors will do cheap wills (usually November I think). And you can do one too!

thriftyemma

I've also been looking at doing a DIY will. After much research, I've decided to use this service from Which?
http://wills.which.co.uk/whichwills/index.cfm?event=base:home

mgdavid

You can buy a will form from (I think) WH Smiths, just complete it with relevant details and your wishes, sign it and have it witnessed, job done - for a short-term or temporary measure.

ladymarmalade222

We have just done a simple mirror will with a local solicitor. It cost £90+vat.

Well worth it for the peace of mind. The appointment was only 10 mins then come back a day or so later to sign.

Xx

Robin9

And don't forget your own will

POPPYOSCAR

Just out of interest.


Would a will drawn up by a solicitor hold more weight than a DIY one?