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How long does it take for a will to be written?
JC1440
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Hello,
How long does it roughly take for a will to be written? And by that I mean the time from making an appointment with a solicitor, to it's completion. It will be a completely simple will, no debts or property, just stating that I want all my cash and possessions to go to a single person. Thanks!
How long does it roughly take for a will to be written? And by that I mean the time from making an appointment with a solicitor, to it's completion. It will be a completely simple will, no debts or property, just stating that I want all my cash and possessions to go to a single person. Thanks!
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I've got no idea, however, I've got to ask the question..........why does it matter? Whether it's 2-days or 2-months, is that a deal breaker?0
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If there is some urgency they could probably do it during your appointment.I am not a cat (But my friend is)0
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Go prepared - a hand written draft, full name and address of the benefactor, full names and addresses of executors.Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill0
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Provided there are no complications (like previous marriage, children, other dependents, being over £350,000 total assets (Inheritance Tax)) about an hour for a solicitor to interview you and draft it, then wait for the typist, and do the signing and witnessing.A kind word lasts a minute, a skelped erse is sair for a day.0
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Thanks, Owain and Robin.0
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Just write your own and get it witnessed by two witnesses who are not beneficiaries of the will; job done. The language need not be legal speak; it can be plain English. There are example wills online and in books.0
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I think it took about 10 days for mine to be done from initial appointment to receipt of the signed and witnessed final version, with a bit of to-ing and fro-ing on details and correction in between. I'm sure it could have been done much more quickly if necessary, but probably at greater cost (mine was £80 + VAT).0
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I think it took about 10 days for mine to be done from initial appointment to receipt of the signed and witnessed final version, with a bit of to-ing and fro-ing on details and correction in between. I'm sure it could have been done much more quickly if necessary, but probably at greater cost (mine was £80 + VAT).
Can I ask if you used an online Will writing service or a local Solicitor? Seems a good price you paid.0
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