| Wills and the stupidity of people 10:46 - Aug 31 with 2919 views | perchrockjack |
How about this.
Was in a store recently and a Wills Service salesman is doing is but and approaches a guy around 35/40 and says, "Good morning sir can I ask if you e made a Will" .He snorts back ,"as if I need a will at my age". He drove off with a car full of kids.
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| Wills and the stupidity of people on 13:13 - Aug 31 with 2385 views | ItchySphincter |
Why was hen in a wills shop? |  |
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| Wills and the stupidity of people on 13:18 - Aug 31 with 2375 views | perchrockjack |
Its often the case a franchise will have a sales outlet in a store.
Amazing really we ve had no comments regarding the most important document you could sign in your life .
You made one itchy? | |
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| Wills and the stupidity of people on 13:49 - Aug 31 with 2337 views | Lord_Bony |
It's not a legal requirement to use a third party company or a solicitor to draw up a will these days.
I did mine online, got two witness signatories and keep a copy in my safe and online.
It cost me £19.95...all perfectly valid and legal.
That young fella would be better off doing the same. |  |
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| Wills and the stupidity of people on 13:50 - Aug 31 with 2332 views | Jackfath |
| Wills and the stupidity of people on 13:49 - Aug 31 by Lord_Bony |
It's not a legal requirement to use a third party company or a solicitor to draw up a will these days.
I did mine online, got two witness signatories and keep a copy in my safe and online.
It cost me £19.95...all perfectly valid and legal.
That young fella would be better off doing the same. |
What site did you use? |  |
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| Wills and the stupidity of people on 14:15 - Aug 31 with 2282 views | perchrockjack |
iNDEED so but if done incorrectly or if any ambiguity then there will be massive problems.
My point was/is that many do not simply give any thought to how they want to dispose of their assets.
My advice would be to ensure that your money doesn not go to whom you do NOT want it .
This applies with divorcees, remarried couple with kids.
Serious subject
What say you itchy? | |
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| Wills and the stupidity of people on 14:28 - Aug 31 with 2266 views | Cooperman |
A very serious subject indeed. I've seen friends experience a lot of pain as a result of ambiguous detail surrounding wills. Get it sorted and keep it up to date.
You won't experience the output of a will yourself but your beneficiaries will! Just make sure the beneficiaries are the intended ones. |  |
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| Wills and the stupidity of people on 14:33 - Aug 31 with 2255 views | perchrockjack |
and finally a post to treasure.
SADLY, some will ignore this subject and the repercussions will be significant for the descendants.
what ya think itchy?
Anything to add on THIS subject | |
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| Wills and the stupidity of people on 15:09 - Aug 31 with 2206 views | sherpajacob |
| Wills and the stupidity of people on 13:49 - Aug 31 by Lord_Bony |
It's not a legal requirement to use a third party company or a solicitor to draw up a will these days.
I did mine online, got two witness signatories and keep a copy in my safe and online.
It cost me £19.95...all perfectly valid and legal.
That young fella would be better off doing the same. |
I would advise against storing the original will at home.
As an aside, people with wills on average live longer than people without wills. |  |
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| Wills and the stupidity of people on 15:15 - Aug 31 with 2196 views | perchrockjack |
Come November ,there are often will promotions,sometimes "free" with a fee going to a charity.
See a solicitor and keep original with him and copy at home. ..is good advice.
Don't put it in loft as someone I know has. Houses catch fire.
Please lets not see this topic derailed by anyone as it could be crucial. | |
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| Wills and the stupidity of people on 15:32 - Aug 31 with 2157 views | sherpajacob |
https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/diy-wills-what-you-need-to-kno
DIY wills should be treated with extreme caution, it might only cost you £20, but could cost your loved ones £ thousands.
Like anything these days, factual information is available on line to anyone free of charge.
However, practical, sound and relevant advice from a professional who knows what they're doing is priceless. | |
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| Wills and the stupidity of people on 17:20 - Aug 31 with 2068 views | siralan |
All depends on how complex the will is.
If leaving everything to one person online DIY
sites such as 10minutewil are fine they even check it ti
See everything is in order. | | | |
| Wills and the stupidity of people on 21:00 - Aug 31 with 1979 views | Senhin |
I don't have a will. I don't see the point and it hadn't occurred to me before now. |  |
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| Wills and the stupidity of people on 21:04 - Aug 31 with 1965 views | perchrockjack |
Simply makes it easier for your relatives when probate is granted.
Things can get very messy within families where money is concerned | |
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| Wills and the stupidity of people on 21:08 - Aug 31 with 1957 views | Senhin |
| Wills and the stupidity of people on 21:04 - Aug 31 by perchrockjack |
Simply makes it easier for your relatives when probate is granted.
Things can get very messy within families where money is concerned |
Well, I don't feel like I'm on deaths door yet considering my age... obviously, I know there can be accidents but I'd say the odds are pretty low.
If something did happen to me, well I'm pretty sure my mother doesn't need my money as she has no mortgage on two houses... one of which is very expensive... has retired early and has a really high pension, a lodger in the one house and her partner paying her rent on the one she lives in.
Sure, my brother isn't exactly loaded... but he hasn't left his bedroom other than for work in the 5 years and may never move out of my mother's house. | |
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| Wills and the stupidity of people on 21:10 - Aug 31 with 1951 views | DDCH |
To be honest I have never bothered either. Just me, the mrs and our child. Being married I assumed everything just heads her way or vice versa anyhow. |  |
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| Wills and the stupidity of people on 21:18 - Aug 31 with 1935 views | exiledclaseboy |
| Wills and the stupidity of people on 21:10 - Aug 31 by DDCH |
To be honest I have never bothered either. Just me, the mrs and our child. Being married I assumed everything just heads her way or vice versa anyhow. |
I haven't got one either. |  |
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| Wills and the stupidity of people on 21:34 - Aug 31 with 1920 views | perchrockjack |
It's the case monies will go to surviving kin. Problems arise with former wives children etc. It's then messy.
It's a nice feeling yo gave in writing your last wishes for those you love | |
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| Wills and the stupidity of people on 21:46 - Aug 31 with 1897 views | latchford |
One of the most important documents you can have. So why would you try to save a few quid with a DIY one? The number I've seen which aren't valid is amazing. The safest thing to do is use a local solicitor. Shouldn't cost you more than around a hundred pounds or look at one of the free wills scheme referred to above. | | | |
| Wills and the stupidity of people on 21:47 - Aug 31 with 1896 views | Swanzay |
While we are on the this sort of topic, Ive learned over the last few days that apparently premium bonds do not automatically go to the next of kin, apparently if they are not transferred, any investment goes straight to the state? |  | | |
| Wills and the stupidity of people on 21:51 - Aug 31 with 1881 views | perchrockjack |
...which was the reason I started this thread.
Any comments prosser .
Hope you ve taken steps to protect your considerable assets | |
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| Wills and the stupidity of people on 21:53 - Aug 31 with 1874 views | Cooperman |
| Wills and the stupidity of people on 21:34 - Aug 31 by perchrockjack |
It's the case monies will go to surviving kin. Problems arise with former wives children etc. It's then messy.
It's a nice feeling yo gave in writing your last wishes for those you love |
It goes even further than that. We've made declarations regarding what happens to the children should the worst happen to both my wife and myself at the same time. Whilst they get the majority of our estate we have made provision for those that provide their care. The solicitor we saw asked us to consider this type of scenario. It didn't cost a fortune to have the advice of a solicitor and I'm sure that they highlighted scenarios that wouldn't be obvious had I sat down at the kitchen table and scribbled on the back of a fag packet. And yes, writing it left me with a nice feeling thinking that one day my son will read the contents and have some of his pain nullified by what he finds. | |
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| Wills and the stupidity of people on 21:58 - Aug 31 with 1859 views | perchrockjack |
Great reading cooper.
All need to read thst and take it in.
People seem clueless on the whole.
The state WILL come calling as soon you are dead. The HMCI will be the first to ask you to enumerate your loved one s assets.
It's summat that hits people like a stone.
HM is the first to go looking to screw you after death | |
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| Wills and the stupidity of people on 13:17 - Sep 1 with 1741 views | MrSwansea |
What age did people have their first will? | |
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