Rand Hobart Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 If you are a member of a trade union and they use Thompsons Solicitors, then they will draw you one up for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnykins Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 If you are a member of a trade union and they use Thompsons Solicitors, then they will draw you one up for free. thanks but im not with any trade union:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookesey Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 The do it yourself variety obtainable from stationers are perfectly legal if completed correctly. The wife and I did on-line joint wills, it cost something like £25.00. They are correctly witnessed by independent witnesses, and signed in all the correct places. The jobs a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyofborg Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 The do it yourself variety obtainable from stationers are perfectly legal if completed correctly. The wife and I did on-line joint wills, it cost something like £25.00. They are correctly witnessed by independent witnesses, and signed in all the correct places. The jobs a good one. the will pack things are all very good as long as you affairs are simple but in bunny's case there are a selection of ex-partners and children, a mistake can be costly and emotionally stressful, at probably the worst time in your life. I really do think, she and her partner should take some proper advice about what can and can't be done. most banks will offer you a will, they tend to have deals with solicitors to do you a will, usually cheaper than if you go direct to a solicitor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnykins Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 the will pack things are all very good as long as you affairs are simple but in bunny's case there are a selection of ex-partners and children, a mistake can be costly and emotionally stressful, at probably the worst time in your life. I really do think, she and her partner should take some proper advice about what can and can't be done. most banks will offer you a will, they tend to have deals with solicitors to do you a will, usually cheaper than if you go direct to a solicitor. so where can i get a will? looked at my bank lloyds tsb and cant find anything, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyboy Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 You may find this site useful. http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/free-cheap-wills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookesey Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 the will pack things are all very good as long as you affairs are simple but in bunny's case there are a selection of ex-partners and children, a mistake can be costly and emotionally stressful, at probably the worst time in your life. I really do think, she and her partner should take some proper advice about what can and can't be done. most banks will offer you a will, they tend to have deals with solicitors to do you a will, usually cheaper than if you go direct to a solicitor. I had the OP in mind, you are quite correct in respect of anything complicated. My late mate did one of the stationary shop ones, a lot of it was hand written, but passed muster because his affairs were not complicated, and it was completed correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyofborg Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 so where can i get a will? looked at my bank lloyds tsb and cant find anything, you might need to pop in and ask them about their will writing service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 so where can i get a will? looked at my bank lloyds tsb and cant find anything, You don't need any special stationery - my will for example is written on a simple sheet of A3. However my affairs are relatively uncomplicated and I know what I am doing with regard to the legal side of it. All you need is a pair of witnesses and someone to act as executor. As others have said with children from different marriages present, and the possibility of trusts being needed, you are saying you want to split the house etc it gets complex. You really really must get a solicitor to drawn this up otherwise you are leaving everyone open for a lot of problems and heartache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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