Help Finding someone to countersign a will

[BaconCheeseburger]

I've ordered one of those DIY will kit things from WH Smith (UK stationery store). Everything points to the documents being legal as long as you have two people (just amended this as I thought it was one) sign it as a witness, but who would sign it without questioning my mental state? Everyone will assume that I'm about to top myself given my situation and that's pretty much true. I kind of feel like I'm wasting my time and money if I have a fully completed document but it isn't even legally binding...

 

[SugarbushMtn]

Having same issue, who will witness?

 

[Soul]

Do you have neighbours you can ask? a server at a local café? someone on a park bench? Where I live notaries don't charge much so I went that way.

 

[Lostnotfound]

I am uk based. I went to the bcathedral of a town I was staying at ans asked the vergers. They done it no problem

 

[BaconCheeseburger]

Do you have neighbours you can ask? a server at a local café? someone on a park bench? Where I live notaries don't charge much so I went that way.

If a complete stranger came up to me and asked me to sign a legal document I'd think it was something incredibly shifty. Someone else mentioned a notary. I don't know what one of those is but going to look into it.

 

[Soul]

If a complete stranger came up to me and asked me to sign a legal document I'd think it was something incredibly shifty. Someone else mentioned a notary. I don't know what one of those is but going to look into it.

I'm sure some people would be reluctant but others will be willing, especially if you refer to it as "witnessing my will" instead of "signing a legal document". You could ask in local places where people know you by sight. Or try the local law school, library or religious community. Or as we've both said a notary. Good luck!

 

[BPD Barbie]

Yeah I struggled with this as well. I don't know who I could have asked without raising suspicion and getting bombarded with questions. Even though having a will is a perfectly normal thing to have in my opinion.

 

[AlreadyGone]

Is it possible to have a lawyer do it?

 

[Soul]

Is it possible to have a lawyer do it?

Sure, if one is ready to spend the money on one. I think most people buy the DIY kits to avoid the costs of an attorney.

 

[BaconCheeseburger]

I Googled local notaries and there are tons so it's not like they're in short supply. Once I've completed the document I'll check out who to go for. Thanks guys!