Setting up a will?

[Mickymoody]

Some good, extra information has been added there, but I presume, as my Father wants me to act as executionor of the will, then I would be unable to aid him to make it?

A DIY will seems to be a grey area regarding that? As there is nothing to stop him coming to me as executior, for me to influence him? in theory, not that I ever would.

There is property involved, and maybe a trust fund, so I would expect that to complicate things. So maybe a DIY will kit is out of the question. Too many iffs and butts...

I've been told basic details of his wishes...but my Father isn't one for paperwork, or speaking or emailing people, as he thinks they are just there to rip him off. But my tech speak to people he needs. But I have no idea about this area. But my Partner the BANNED MickyMEE, (why admin?), HAS gone through this process, but not to the scale that I need to sort out.

 

[cantaloup63]

Trust funds may well make it harder to write one yourself, but as previously stated there are ways of at least getting free advice.

It is true that an executor of a will can't officially witness it, but the fact that it is signed in front of two independent witnesses should prevent coersion from you.

 

[Space cat]

-- as my Father wants me to act as executionor of the will, then I would be unable to aid him to make it?

There's no reason why you, as a probable beneficiary, shouldn't be an executor. You will however need two witnesses who cannot be beneficiaries.

 

[Karinska]

my Father wants me to act as executionor of the will

I somehow doubt he wants you to kill it

 

[Mickymoody]

my Father wants me to act as executionor of the will

I somehow doubt he wants you to kill it

Sorry! what is plural for executor? These fancy words!

 

[RedHerring2]

Put an "S" on it.

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/executor

 

[skotl]

OK, back to the OP's point...

Pleeeeease don't be afraid of solicitor's fees. Even for complex (real world, not Donald Trump) will, with probate, etc, you're not looking at more than £500.

The problem you are now facing, my friend, is that you are asking us half-baked pseudo legal "experts". If you went and asked a real expert, I doubt you'll pay more than £500.

So far (and I pray that this continues to be the case) it is obviously still an amicable position. So RUN (I'm going to try again) RUN! toward a legally binding commitment. Don't talk to us; get a lawyer.
It really should not cost more than £500-750.

If you are in the Edinbrugh district, I would recommend PLS Solicitors but you be able to find a reputable practioner in your area.

 

[gregers]

one thing that really should be added to this,

as well as a will being done,make sure someone of trust has power of attorney over your loved 1s assets,as if and when they become ill and not of sound mind and unable to deal with there monies/bills ect then is it already set in stone.other wise it becomes bloody expensive to get this done by a solicitor and the high court.