My dog, my will & my holiday

[StarDolphins]

I wonder if anyone can help?

I have a will. All going to my DD and in an Armageddon situation, all to charity.

I am going on holiday for 4 days with my DD & want a temporary amendment added for these 4 days. Solicitor wants £375 to change it.

Can I leave a signed letter/video of me saying that in the event of us both dying, that I want my ex to live rent free in my (owned outright) house to look after my dog/car until they die. will leave cash in the house for them.

Or is there any other way I can do it that’s cheaper?(given it’s unlikely to happen) Like something online? Seems v expensive but I want to make sure my dog & cat are looked after in their own home.

This is utterly ridiculous. And whoever wrote the Will for you in the first place has ripped you off big time! You Will should cover ALL eventualities (although granted I wouldn't expect a 4-day holiday to be specifically mentioned!).

You Will should state what you want to happen if you die first, if DD dies first or if you both die together. If it doesn't that's a pretty shit Will.

Just go on holiday. Nothing will happen. And if it does you'll be dead so it won't matter.

@JustGotToKeepOnKeepingOn the Will does cover what happens if they die together - the money goes to charity.

OP now wants to vary this to let her ex live in her house until her pets die. Which is… unusual.