writing my mums will

[india2003]

my mum cant hold the pen to write her will can i write in

[Hymie]

It is common practice to have a will typed, thereby avoiding any ambiguity in reading someone�s handwriting � but the will must be properly signed and witnessed.

Since you are not aware that a will can be typed, I doubt you will have any idea with regards the requirements relating to witnesses, therefore I would strongly recommend that you have your mother�s will made with the assistance of professionals in this field.

[dot.hawkes]

i believe Help the aged, or age concern, provide an advice pack to help with this.

[Buenchico]

As Hymie states, there's no need for the actual document to he handwritten. All that is required is the signature of the person making the will and of two witnesses who were present together when the will was signed. If your mother can't manage to sign herself, this quote is relevant:
"If you are physically unable to sign or make your mark, e.g. because of paralysis or because you are blind, you can ask someone to sign the will for you as your will but they must do so in your presence and in the presence of the required witnesses"
Source:
http://www.howtobooks.co.uk/family/wills/how-t o-write.asp
(Remember that none of the signatories should be beneficiaries under the will. A beneficiary will lose their entitlement to inherit if they sign the will, either on behalf of the testator or as a witness).

Chris

[fredpuli47]

And you shouldn't allow the wife or husband of a beneficiary to sign as a witness, or on behalf of the person making the will, either.

I do suggest that, unless it is quite impossible that anyone will ever question the validity of the will or of any bequests under it, your mother should have her will prepared by and executed with a professional (solicitor or professional will writer) If its witnessed by the professional and one of their staff that should stop anyone arguing later about her not signing the will in person.