Writing a Will

[VICTORIA]

Do you have a solicitor to write a will
Victoria.

[Treetotal]

This is helpful Victoria, from AgeUK..
 We did have a Solicitor to do ours but he was a friend.

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/get-involved/donate/leave-legacy/will-writing-guide-request/search/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=WillsBrand&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItqHc7pS8ggMVrItoCR3gswyBEAAYAyAAEgJoSfD_BwE

Carol

[Jebber]

You can do one yourself but I wouldn’t advise it. There are Will writing companies but not all have the right qualifications. A solicitor will ensue a Will is watertight and isn’t left open to dispute.

[Top-of-the-hill]

  Agree - I have written 2 wills, both with solicitors. They were fairly simple and not too expensive.

[Ray T]

Anyone can write a will but it isn’t advisable - there are too many pitfalls. E.G. it can make a difference if the pages are stapled and not held together with a paperclip!

A relatively straightforward will shouldn’t cost much and most solicitors will securely store a copy for free.

[BumbleB]

I can't remember how much it cost for OH and I to make our respective wills, but they are now safely housed.  Ours were only each to the other, plus daughter inheriting.

AND somewhere along the line we ensured that the house could NOT be sold to pay for possible care home costs.

[andrewalston]

You've just missed a great deal:
"Every March and October, Age UK takes part in Free Wills Month, offering people aged 55+ the opportunity to have a simple will written free of charge."
  https://www.ageuk.org.uk/get-involved/donate/leave-legacy/free-wills-month/

Obviously, they are hoping that there might be a legacy going their way, but a will is only published AFTER the death.

[HughC]

There are many other charities taking part.
The chosen charity pays the solicitor: I don't know whether that means a fixed amount or a certain proportion of the value of the bequest.

Not sure why this was posted in The Lighter Side -- making a will is no laughing matter.

[Girl Guide]

Bumblebee

AND somewhere along the line we ensured that the house could NOT be sold to pay for possible care home costs.

How did you manage to do that Bumblebee?  I was under the impression that councils could sell your house even if it is in joint names of other family members.

I haven't checked what the current situation is with that.