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Changing a Will - best way to do it
ian16527
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I want to change my will and my wifes will. Currently, Dad is in a care home unlikely to come out due to dementia and frailty of age (92).He lived in a house I own, which if I predeceased him, he would inherit. As he has no use I would like to remove this request.
I also left a sum of money to a relative which I also want to amend to a percentage.
Do I need a new will drawing up or is there another way to do it. Just thinking about reducing the fees
I also left a sum of money to a relative which I also want to amend to a percentage.
Do I need a new will drawing up or is there another way to do it. Just thinking about reducing the fees
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Would adding a codicil work at a cheaper rate? Or would a new will be simpler? I would think that you might negotiate with the solicitor firm given that you have all the details drawn up already.
And I hope you're not going to change your wife's will without her input!!
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Wills are not the things to penny pinch on. You are making major changes, so you need a new will, and this should be done through a local solicitor to an unregulated will writer. Don't even think of DIYing it.1
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Firstly you can’t change your wife’s will, she has to do it herself. As others have said you need to consult a solicitor.1
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Brie said:Would adding a codicil work at a cheaper rate? Or would a new will be simpler? I would think that you might negotiate with the solicitor firm given that you have all the details drawn up already.
And I hope you're not going to change your wife's will without her input!!Keep_pedalling said:Wills are not the things to penny pinch on. You are making major changes, so you need a new will, and this should be done through a local solicitor to an unregulated will writer. Don't even think of DIYing it.
Wife is in accordance with this so no worries there.Devongardener said:Firstly you can’t change your wife’s will, she has to do it herself. As others have said you need to consult a solicitor.
Our wills were drawn up by our solicitor, as was the previous ones, so would never think of DIY.
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New will revoking the previous.
Cost is relatively insignificant, old solicitor may even give you a discount - worth asking.Know what you don't1
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