Making a

[jofeb04]

Hiya
Since having our dd/ds, dh and i have been told its worth making a will etc.
However, we think its too early, im only 24, dh is only 26.
We thought everything would be passed on automatically to our children. Is this true?
Is there any real need for a will to be made up, could we just write it saying who we want to care for our children etc?
Thanks

I think you have to do a will to say what should happen to your children. I was advised to do this as even if your parents would want to take care of your children, they would still go into foster care while their fate is decided.
I still haven't done a will but DH an I have discussed it.

get a will done, you never know wot could happen. i got one done when my ds was born, as split from father and my parents are down to become his guardian

I would also echo the advice to get a will drawn up asap.

Its never too early to make a will and it should be properly drawn up by a Solicitor rather than a will writer or, even worse, writing it by yourselves. It is important that wills are drawn up correctly as the consequences of poorly written wills are far reaching.

thx for the advice.

i made a will after i gave birth to ds1 at 19. it clearly states that anything i have of any value goes to the kids and the fmaily can share the rest. the point of making a will for me was to set out the custody of the children. i have stated who is responsible for what decisions and where the boys are to live untill they are 18. i dont have any property to pass on but i think EVERY parent should do a will setting up the living/educational arrangements of your children, whether they live with you or not.