General Chat

We made simple reciprocal wills in 1980 just after out grandson was born and at that time we didnt think we had much in the way of assets but as the solicitor pointed out we were buying our house that had increased in value so there was equity.
We were guided down the line of what if . ie what if we both died in a car crash and they couldn't determine who died first ?? well the elder would be deemed to have been first so their will would come into force.
We were leaving it to each other and then to our daughter and again were guided ,could she be with us and died in the same accident , well yes cos at that time her hubby was in the Forces and she went with us on lots of outings etc. She had one baby then but it was put in for that child and any other children she might have.
Again could he also be with us ? YES so what would happen then? well it would go to my siblings as the younger which i didnt want so we put it would go to SIL providing they were still married at the time .

Well time moved on. she did have another child but they divorced after 10 years so altho the wills were OK !! we did new will 3 years ago . again reciprocal ie it goes to the surviving partner and then to our daughter , she is now happily remarried and both her and hubby have made wills because they both have children from former partners so our assets would be combined with hers and we know our now grown grandchildren will inherit.
Our new wills cost £95 each and we feel well worth it for [peace of mind that all is settled and no hassle when the time comes.

You struggle sometimes paying mortgages etc so why let the government get your hard earned too ,!!

I am enjoying reading this thread but most of the replies are in favour of making a will. Is there anyone who, for whatever reason, doesn't want to do it?

Wendy

Oh I know Kay but there is no one to fight.
I will of course leave instructions, but very simple.
I did leave a letter when I was having an operation years ago and the prognosis was not what I would call good.

I was being a bit facetious .... sorry. ;-0)

Deanna X

My b i l died last Aug, NO WILL, and he's left an awful mess for my sister to sort out. Its been very upsetting for her. No one is contesing it its just the amount of work involved, he had invoices going back 30 yrs!!! etc etc etc....he was the sort of chap who you would think had everything sorted too!!

jude

I think that is what people forget, that it is not always the fact that the money isn't left specifically but that it leaves an awful lot for our loved ones to sort out if we don't leave one. Also you can put what you want at your funeral etc etc so that worry is taken away from them as well.

FIL did not leave a will as soon as she could MIL made a will as she said she would not wish her son to go through that upheaval twice.