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Mumsnetters share with Cancer Research UK the life admin that they never get around to doing, including updating or writing their Will

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LucyBMumsnet · 20/01/2020 10:30

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Often when we have children, it feels impossible to find the time to do anything that isn’t absolutely crucial…and before you know it, there are things on your to-do-list which have been on there for well over a year or decade. Those little jobs around the house, buying a gift for your OH, clearing out the wardrobe or – one you might not have thought of – sorting out your Will. With this in mind, Cancer Research UK would like to hear about the things you struggle to get around to doing.

Here’s what Cancer Research UK has to say: “We know that updating your Will or writing one from scratch can be a daunting prospect, and one of those things that you might feel just isn’t a priority right now. However, we think writing a Will is far too important to ignore; if you don’t, not only could you leave your loved ones with distressing admin, but it also means the law would decide how your estate is distributed – and this might not be in line with your wishes. Cancer Research UK offer a Free Will Service open to anyone over the age of 18 which guides you through the process step by step, and you can have your Will written within 30 minutes, and tick that job off your list.”

What are the odd-ends you never seem to get around to doing? What are the things that stand in the way of you sorting these out? Where does writing or updating your Will feature on your to-do list (if at all!)? Do you think Cancer Research UK’s Free Will Service would help you?

All who share their thoughts and feelings on the thread below will be entered into a prize draw where 3 lucky MNers will each win a £100 voucher for a store of their choice (from a list).

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MNHQ

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Mumsnetters share with Cancer Research UK the life admin that they never get around to doing, including updating or writing their Will

LucyBMumsnet · 20/01/2020 16:53

Hi @ErinSophia,

Thanks for your post. Cancer Research UK have asked us to share with you this page with the hope that it will give you some more information on will writing and leaving a legacy gift in your will.

LucyBMumsnet · 27/01/2020 10:53

Hi @MissKittyFantastico84,

Thanks for your post. Cancer Research UK have asked us to pass on the following response:

"We’ve removed the age limit on our Free Will Service and it can now be used by anyone over the age of 18." Smile

LucyBMumsnet · 03/02/2020 14:58

Thank you to everyone who took part in this sponsored discussion. The winners of the prize draw are @MissKittyFantastico84, @Wolfcub and @lemonjam - well done! Smile

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