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Solicitor or will writer?

(37 Posts)
Charleygirl5 Thu 25-Apr-24 22:58:00

A solicitor every time. I am unsure if a will writer can do anything about Power of Attorney for property and finances which I think is vital. Would he or she have the knowledge?

Cabbie21 Thu 25-Apr-24 20:41:19

Think of the cost of using a solicitor as giving you peace of mind that your will is properly written in a way which expresses your wishes clearly and is not open to any misunderstanding or misinterpretation. Well worth it.

M0nica Thu 25-Apr-24 19:54:15

Solicitor, always.

Katie59 Thu 25-Apr-24 19:52:41

Germanshepherdsmum

Unfortunately, as is often said, solicitors make more money sorting out the aftermath of home made wills than writing them.

A solicitor might charge £500 for writing a straightforward will, but that amount goes nowhere if there are problems

Susie42 Thu 25-Apr-24 16:10:44

Solicitor every time, will writers are not regulated by theLaw Society. The father of a distant relative used a will writer and they are still trying to settle the will after nearly 12 years but it looks unlikely that there will be anything left after all the bills have been paid.

AGAA4 Thu 25-Apr-24 14:18:21

I don't want my children to have problems with my will as they, like many adult children, have very busy lives.

Germanshepherdsmum Thu 25-Apr-24 14:09:30

Unfortunately, as is often said, solicitors make more money sorting out the aftermath of home made wills than writing them.

Nannarose Thu 25-Apr-24 14:05:08

I agree. I personally (with respect to helpful GSM) think there are a few short-lived occasions when simple DIY wills are OK.

But it seems to me that will writers are neither one thing nor another.

Germanshepherdsmum Thu 25-Apr-24 13:52:24

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AGAA4 Thu 25-Apr-24 13:52:06

Thank you GSM. I will use a solicitor. I was hoping you would see my post.

Germanshepherdsmum Thu 25-Apr-24 13:49:03

Yes, very definitely worth using a solicitor rather than a will writer. If anything goes wrong, solicitors are regulated and carry compulsory insurance.

AGAA4 Thu 25-Apr-24 13:46:20

I need to renew my will and wondering whether to use a will writer. I want to make sure that the will is done properly so is it best to pay more for a solicitor?
I would be grateful for your advice.