Will

[Hairyhat]

So I know I've been stupid as a single mum I have not written a will. I just didn't make the time.
I'm in a high risk group so I need to make provision now. I am living from paycheck to paycheck with a maintenance dodging dickhead for a nrp.
I need to know the cheapest possible way to get a will written that is legit (and doesn't involve a printer during this isolation). Thanks

Can anyone help please? Or recommend where I go?

I used Farewill and it was very straightforward. I can't remember how much I paid - £65?

Ah - I did have to get it witnessed and that involved printing but I bet if you gave them a ring/emailed they'd be able to advise.

You can download free templates online but you will need to sign before a witness if the will is to be valid. Do you have a neighbour you trust who could print it for you and then watch you sign from a distance before signing themselves? The witness can’t be a beneficiary of the will.

Oh brilliant. Thanks @Moregruel

Do you know where I find a free template online? What do I type in?

Might be difficult to get it witnessed with social distancing.

Also, what do you want the will to say? Some people think that they can use a will to specify that someone other than their ex should have the children but that wouldn't work.

I'm sure you'll read this but you have to have two witnesses for it to be valid, not just one. If you really couldn't get access to a printer, you could hand write it - copying from your screen, then you must sign and date it at same time as 2 witnesses see you sign it and then they sign.

Also, the witnesses can't be people who are due to inherit under the will, otherwise the gifts to them fail.

Ok thanks guys. Some food for thought. I just want to leave everything to DC.
How do I appoint a guardian legally then? I have no relatives. My ex wouldn't want or be capable of being a resident parent. If I die, is that who they will try to put DC with?
He's not named on the birth certificate and doesn't ever have any overnights and never has

There is a poster on MN called @Mumblechum I think it is, who may be able to help you.

Perhaps post in the legal section?

www.cancerresearchuk.org/get-involved/donate/leave-a-legacy-gift-in-your-will/free-will-service

You can use a charity such as above to get a simple will made for free. The charity covers the costs, but is grateful for anything you would like to leave them.

Thanks &Horsemad and @HangingOverTheEdge