Writing your own will

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Has anyone (non legal) done this? I know there are forms/advice available online. We have a fairly uncomplicated set up, so would like to do it myself if I can.

Not generally considered a good idea, as what seems simple to a lay person may be more complex. Lots of charities will do you a cheap will if you promise them a small bequest.

You can get one done cheaply by a professional will writer. There's one on here who did ours a couple of months ago and she was v god. (Marlow Wills)

I really wouldn't recommend it. I've read many cases where people have done this or bought DIY kits but the will has not been executed (signed) correctly and therefore it is not valid.

Am pretty sure I read a post from a probate lawyer once saying they made more money from sorting out problems when people hadn't got valid wills than actually drafting the wills themselves.

I would also recommend Marlow wills, very reasonable rates.

A will writer did ours, plus powers of attorney. I think it was about £80 each for the wills. I wouldn't call our setup complicated, although we do have DC's, but I could not have produced a will to such a high standard covering all the eventualities.

Hulababy's husband (a specialist probate solicitor) always says that he makes more money out of sorting out home-made wills than he does writing them in the first place.

ah, that was who it was who said that, it was Hulababy's hubby

Hello. If you're interested, Ihave an ad on the Small Business Classifieds.
(I'm Marlow Wills btw)

mum - yep its something he repeats a lot! luckily for us he did our wills for free - got mates rates!

He is very good would recommend him. Feel free to PM for his details OP.

Thanks for the advice. Will get it seen to properly and will speak to lawyer friends too. Cheers