Will making

A little off topic, but related. My husband wants our son to make a funeral plan! I told him that he shouldn't bring this subject up with a 32 yr old. He'll come to that in his own good time. Husband says "well I'm not going to pay for his funeral". To which I rolled my eyes. I hope he outlives us both.

I guess it depends the reason for not making a will. If it is expense, it might be better to have a DIY will than no will at all.

What is certain is that somebody will have to sort out the assets of the person who dies and if that person has any preference where they go, a will is a must. Otherwise, it is all dictated by government rules.

Surely, it is better to have a will with your choice of executor than an outsider who, if solicitors are involved, will charge a fee. This article might help:

www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/6438627/What-happens-if-you-die-without-a-will.html

There are also lots of information websites including Government and Citizens Advice Bureau. Hope this helps.

I don't know how you could persuade him, other than to make it clear to him that his estate will be divided equally between his two children, estranged or not, if he dies without making a Will.

Other than that, there's nothing you can do - I don't think 'persuasion' sounds like a good idea, tbh...