Lone Striker Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 I did a Will nearly 30 years ago through a well-known Edinburgh Law firm, but I now want to amend/update some stuff in it. The law firm is named as joint Executor. If I go to a DIFFERENT law form now, can they update the original Will (including removing the original law firm as joint Executor) ? Or does it mean I'd be creating a brand new Will which automatically invalidates the original one ? Or do I have to go back the original law firm to get the changes updated ? The annual "free will-writing" thing which some charities promote has prompted me to think about stuff like this, but tbh it all baffles me. .Thanks in advance if anyone can advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddysBar Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 I think a new will automatically makes older ones obsolete but best to ask a solicitor 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 I think it's pretty much a boilerplate paragraph containing text stating this latest will that revokes all previous wills and is witnessed, signed and dated as such Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Found this one in a will where i'm the executor, taken out names obv! 9 I revoke all prior testamentary writings IN WITNESS WHEREOF these presents consisting of this and the preceding page are subscribed by me the said YOUR FULL NAME at PLACE on the # day of # Two Thousand and Seventeen in the presence of WITNESS NAME AND ADDRESS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 1 minute ago, RobboM said: Found this one in a will where i'm the executor, taken out names obv! 9 I revoke all prior testamentary writings IN WITNESS WHEREOF these presents consisting of this and the preceding page are subscribed by me the said YOUR FULL NAME at PLACE on the # day of # Two Thousand and Seventeen in the presence of WITNESS NAME AND ADDRESS A statement at the start of mine reads as follows: "I HEREBY REVOKE all former Wills and codicils made by me and declare this to be my Last Will (“My Will”)." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Amazon…..15 quid: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 26 minutes ago, highlandjambo3 said: Amazon…..15 quid: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, ǝǝɥʇᴉɯS said: Well spotted…..but still: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Just now, highlandjambo3 said: Well spotted…..but still: 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Jaysus, you can even buy yourself a deluxe will from Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 P.S. Mme U suggested that you could get AI to write it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 I was quoted £150 by a solicitor. Can you really do a DIY will and have it all go to plan without fuss, or are solicitor rubber stamped ones the best option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percival King Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 20 hours ago, Lone Striker said: I did a Will nearly 30 years ago through a well-known Edinburgh Law firm, but I now want to amend/update some stuff in it. The law firm is named as joint Executor. If I go to a DIFFERENT law form now, can they update the original Will (including removing the original law firm as joint Executor) ? Or does it mean I'd be creating a brand new Will which automatically invalidates the original one ? Or do I have to go back the original law firm to get the changes updated ? The annual "free will-writing" thing which some charities promote has prompted me to think about stuff like this, but tbh it all baffles me. .Thanks in advance if anyone can advise. Going off at a slight tangent but if you're looking at your will (and I'm assuming you're at least in your fifties), might be worthwhile considering creating and registering a Power of Attorney. Doesn't need to be activated now but it could save a shed load of hassle at some point in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Ulysses said: Jaysus, you can even buy yourself a deluxe will from Amazon. Or from WH Smith………they seem legit enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Deeds Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 1 hour ago, kila said: I was quoted £150 by a solicitor. Can you really do a DIY will and have it all go to plan without fuss, or are solicitor rubber stamped ones the best option? If it's uncontroversial and you have a decent family, DIY is fine. If you've a few bob and a couple of bad apples in the family, go with a solicitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 i've been looking at this as well, here is a decent link. one thing to note, those free wills through charities in general the charity will be paying the solicitors fee. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/free-cheap-wills/#willwriting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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