I sat down yesterday to write a will for the first time.My parents have recently died and they both drafted and had their wills executed without the intervention of a solicitor, so I have some idea of how to word it. I am married and I have two small children and I thought the thing would be very straightforward. I've hit a snag, however.
I inherited a bit of money from my parents with which I've paid off a big chunk of the mortgage. The house is under joint ownership of DH and I. I know that DH would do the right thing by the children if I were to die. He's so responsible it's untrue.
However, if I were to die and he were to remarry, I would want the money that has gone into the house through me / my parents to be reserved for our children.
DH says a prenup would be the thing, but is there a way I could word it in my will to make sure that 'my' bit of the house was reserved for our children.
I hope that's clear! And thanks, if you have any tips.
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My will - how would you word this?
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latrucha · 18/11/2011 10:35
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