How long does it take for a will to be written?

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JC1440
JC1440 Posts: 163 Forumite
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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!

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  • Weighty1
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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?
  • Alter_ego
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    If there is some urgency they could probably do it during your appointment.
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  • Robin9
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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
  • Owain_Moneysaver
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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.
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  • JC1440
    JC1440 Posts: 163 Forumite
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    Thanks, Owain and Robin.
  • EdGasketTheSecond
    EdGasketTheSecond Posts: 2,558 Forumite
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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.
  • agrinnall
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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).
  • bspm1
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    agrinnall wrote: »
    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.
  • Robin9
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    JC1440 wrote: »
    Hello,


    ............... I want all my cash and possessions to go to a single person. Thanks!

    What do you want to happen if that single person predeceases you ?
    Never pay on an estimated bill
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