alt.uk.law

"EasyLay" wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> With a wife, a big mortgage and a little baby to care for I think it's
> about time I made a will. However my situation is complicated by
> having a child from a previous relationship (I was never married to
> the mother). Basically I want to leave everything I own to my wife and
> baby, and nothing to my other child (please don't comment on the
> morality of this - I have good reason).
>
> What's the best way for me to go about this? I understand I can buy a
> will making kit and do one myself. There are also various websites
> where I fill in the blanks and get a will. I could also go to a
> solicitor.

Because of the other child, you reallly would be well advised to see a
solicitor. A straightforward will shouldn't cost more than about £200, which
isn't a lot when you consider what could be at stake. The solicitor can also
advise you about the possibility of the other child's representatives suing
the estate - and that would cost real money if it happened.