Choosing a solicitor for will writing.

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Does anyone have advice on having wills written? This is all new territory for me! I think we'll need more than the basic offer that you get where they do it for a charity donation, as we've got assets in two countries and step children to take in to account. How do I spot a decent solicitor, and how do I work out what is a reasonable cost estimate?

Absolutely, "WhataboutBob", I never recommend appointing a solicitor (having worked in High St practices for 25 years where we were always supposed to suggest it .

It's always going to be better to appoint close friends or siblings as executors. If/when they run into problems, and just need a hand with completing the paperwork, they can pay a solicitor for a few hours' work and save thousands which is what a % charge will usually run into.

That’s what I thought, good to have a bona fide solicitor confirm it!

Thanks everyone, sorry I stopped getting notifications so hadn't seen all the replies! mumblechum I'll definitely be in touch with you directly.

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