OH and I made our wills back in 2006. They are almost identical except that I am named as executor for OH and he is named for me. I am wondering if now that OH has been 'certified' as lacking capacity, is permanently resident in a care home and POA has been activated, if I should or need to change MY will to appoint our 2 daughters as joint executors? and leave everything to them rather than OH?
Also, both our wills state that the surviving spouse keeps their half share of the family home, with the deceased spouse's share being gifted 50/50 to our two daughters. But should I predecease my OH and am no longer living alone in the house, would the house then become part of his estate and have to be sold to meet carehome fees?
Am I worrying unnecessarily or do I need to see a solicitor urgently?? I am not expecting to die soon and take great care not to fall under the proverbial bus. I would appreciate any advice you knowledgeable posters can give.
Also, both our wills state that the surviving spouse keeps their half share of the family home, with the deceased spouse's share being gifted 50/50 to our two daughters. But should I predecease my OH and am no longer living alone in the house, would the house then become part of his estate and have to be sold to meet carehome fees?
Am I worrying unnecessarily or do I need to see a solicitor urgently?? I am not expecting to die soon and take great care not to fall under the proverbial bus. I would appreciate any advice you knowledgeable posters can give.
