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Comment on I Am Making A Will. Can I Appoint My Son As Executor Or Must I Use A Solicitor? Will His Charges Be Worthwhile by Baz

Baz — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:08:59 +0000

You can buy a CD called "Create your own will" the software is from Focus, and it cost a bout Â£10, it tell how to do every thing
it will also print the will out for you when it is finish.

Comment on I Am Making A Will. Can I Appoint My Son As Executor Or Must I Use A Solicitor? Will His Charges Be Worthwhile by angie n

angie n — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:04:29 +0000

you can buy a Will form from a post office or good stationary out let ,read the instructions then note down your requirements before entering the detail to the form,you can select anyone you want to be your executor ,even if you don't use a solicitor your Will, will be valid once signed ,choose two people who know you tell them that you need them to wittiness your signature and date, they don't need to read your will

Comment on I Am Making A Will. Can I Appoint My Son As Executor Or Must I Use A Solicitor? Will His Charges Be Worthwhile by â™¥dazed

â™¥dazed — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:14:34 +0000

You can choose your son but it is sometimes a good idea to have a 2nd executor just in case something happens to your son before you die, you can have two members of your family, i believe, but not sure. Using a solicitor shouldnt cost you anything. The only cost would be setting the will up with a solicitor (his services). I do not think he would take a percentage of the estate except maybe his fee for handling the execution of the will if your son was unable to do so.

Comment on I Am Making A Will. Can I Appoint My Son As Executor Or Must I Use A Solicitor? Will His Charges Be Worthwhile by troubles

troubles — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:25:17 +0000

The simple answer is you can appoint anyone to be your executor and it is quite usual to have 2 or more. If your will is relatively simple they would be able to process it, but if they have any trouble/concerns they could then appoint a solicitor to act for them for an agreed fixed fee. I have been an executor for both my late parents and the process is quite easy if it's a basic will. The job of the executor is simply to distribute assets according to the terms of the will. The complications can arise if there is anything awkward to deal with in the will then as said before they could appoint a solicitor to deal with it. They don't, usually work on a % but on a fixed fee according to the work involved.

Comment on I Am Making A Will. Can I Appoint My Son As Executor Or Must I Use A Solicitor? Will His Charges Be Worthwhile by loanshar

loanshar — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:07:24 +0000

Firstly, if you appoint your son you have to remember that he will have to have time off work to get all the bits and pieces he needs from banks,building society,etc etc as they normally work 9-5.
Secondly, His head will be in a bit of a mess as he will be in distress as he will be mourning your passing, and will invariably finish up taking it all to a solicitor.
CHARGES are normally 3% to 5% of the GROSS value of your estate plus disbursements.
Self write wills are fine if you basically have nothing much to leave.
If you have a little more substance I might recommendhttp://www.sps-wills.com
who will advise and guid you. You could pay part of cost in advance and get a reduction on other charges.

Comment on What Happens If My Father Dies Without Making A Will? by ã‚¸ã‚§ãƒ‹ Hates Evil Empire Starbucks

ã‚¸ã‚§ãƒ‹ Hates Evil Empire Starbucks — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:41:35 +0000

im sure there will be a disaster….
but jokes aside, i think it all depends on your estate laws..
here in Philippines, even if the donor dies without a will, the legitimate and even illigitimate children and children of the second wife to the donor is also entitled to recieve what ever the donor's have left behind….Sorry to the wife….you're not included…..
but hey, its here in Philippine Law…
you must seek a an estate lawyer i suppose

Comment on What Happens If My Father Dies Without Making A Will? by ukrajai

ukrajai — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:57:59 +0000

Even if your father has not registered a will, the Law of the Land will prevail. The laws of succession varies from country to country, but in every country, the legal successor will get the benefits. In your case, you should consult an eminent local lawyer and get to know the legal position.

Comment on What Happens If My Father Dies Without Making A Will? by du_com

du_com — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:30:01 +0000

Well I'm not too particular on British Law, but I do believe if he doesn't make a will, all of his money goes to the government. Once he dies usually the estate is claimed by the bank where they can sell off the property however they choose. No one may claim anything that is his unless he has a Power Of Attorney. Definitely have he make a will.

Comment on When Making A Will Can I Leave The Value Of My Pension Pot To ‘my Estate’ Or Do I Have To Name A Beneficiary? by banjet15

banjet15 — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:51:29 +0000

when making your will your solicitor will advise you .

Comment on When Making A Will Can I Leave The Value Of My Pension Pot To ‘my Estate’ Or Do I Have To Name A Beneficiary? by Johnka

Johnka — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:50:44 +0000

Too many variables.
Country?
Type of pension pot – cash, equity, bonds?
Note if you're pension is being drawn as an annuity or as an actual pension there is no pot. After you die it goes!