Q&A on writing wills with MacMillan Cancer support - ANSWERS BACK

[RachelMumsnet]

All parents want to make sure they have put the best possible provisions in place for their child's care and wellbeing. It's easy however to forget that this means looking beyond just the day to day and planning for the worst case scenario - what would happened if you weren't around to look after your children yourself?

Few parents realise that the only sure way to ensure their child is taken care of as they wish should they pass away is to write a will. For example, if a parent of a minor child dies where there is no appointed guardian this could result in the child being taken into care whilst a guardian is appointed. Despite this, research says that half of adults in the UK today have not yet put pen to paper.

To tackle this problem Macmillan Cancer Support has launched its new Discounted Will-Writing Service, helping people save money writing their wills. Anyone can use this service, but it's been designed to help Macmillan supporters and people affected by cancer by recommending trusted legal professionals. By using the Discounted Will-Writing Service, mums can rest assured that their kids and the things they care about most in life will always be taken care of as they wish.

To celebrate the launch, Macmillan Cancer Support are offering mumsnetters the chance to ask all your will writing related questions, big or small, to an expert panel including a legal professional. The panel includes Helen Eddleston, Legacy Manager at Macmillan Cancer Support and Liliana Mahon, a solicitor in the Wills, Probate and Wealth Protection department at Shoosmiths Access Legal.

Post your questions on this thread by midday on Monday 4th February and answers will then be posted on Mumsnet on 8th February - so look out for the guidance you need on wills.

[RachelMumsnet]

Thanks to everyone for joining the Q&A. Macmillan would like to acknowledge the support of the panel from The Goodwill Partnership who helped contribute some legal background to the answers.

[tuckingfits]

thank you very much for the answers & information provided here. Very interesting & just highlights the need to get a formal Will written.

[ronnierhino]

Many thanks for the advice. I will be booking an appointment ASAP. A great Q&A thanks