Is there any way to write a will without having to pay for it or at least pay a small amount for the service?

Question

I would like to have a will just in case, we never know and also so as the law of intestacy no longer apply to me. The thing is, I have to pay for it and if I can avoid paying, I would really like that. So, is there any way of having a will written without having to pay or get it written cheaply?

thanx

Answer 1

There is nothing called free meal in this world. You should also remember that you should never accept any ones service free of cost. One day you have to pay with interest.

Answer 2

There are any number of "do-it-yourself" will kits out there. Probably find one at an office supply store. The critical thing is to see if your state will accept the format. Most are similar, but many are just different enough to cause trouble. Some states, accept a handwritten will (holographic). It must be in the Testator's own hand, signed and dated. No printing at all (Letterhead is OK), and NO notary. (A printed will will have to have witnesses and notary, most likely). One problem with the holographic will is that evidence should be presented by someone who knows your writing, so they can verify that it was your doing. Good Luck.

Answer 3

Child of God, a Last Will and Testament is merely a way of letting your final wishes be known.

The customary "do it yourself" way is to HAND WRITE your will, with at least two witnessess to your signature. The only reason to use a lawyer is if you fear that there will be some argument about what you've written -- a lawyer will add all kinds of "legaleese" to try to prevent your wishes from being overruled in a court of law.

There are free forms on-line that you can download to show you examples -- stating that you are "of sane mind" (not being influenced in any way, and able to make your own decisions), dividing up your property and any responsibilities (such as child custody), and your wishes for the disposal of your body.

Answer 4

I suppose you could write it yourself or get one of the kits from WH Smith and as long as it is witnessed it would be a legal will. However, I suspect that without a solicitor your will may not be watertight and open to dispute because of ambiguities so your estate may not end up being disposed of in the way you intended.

Answer 5

Wiki the term "holographic will". The trick is to hand write it, no typing allowed, no forms. Sign, date, and write your full address at the bottom. Then you get a couple of your drinking buddies to sign as witnesses that you were the one that wrote and signed this thing. Have them put the date and their addresses as well.
Cost: pen, paper, two beers, $5 tops.

Answer 6

There is a such thing as a living will. That does cost a little bit of money, but probably not that expensive. Another thing that maybe you can do and also legal is to write down your wishes and get it notarized. I think as long as it is notarized it will be legal.

Answer 7

Write a detailed letter of your wishes have it Notarized at your local Bank they will only charge about $5 have it witnessed and put it is safe keeping.

Answer 8

You can get, a family lawyer Will Writer CDROM and write yourself,i seen at Best bye,then you might have to get it stamped or something but it should be the cheapest way..

Answer 9

go and buy the package in home deport, fill it out and have it notarized and then you have to register it with the county U live in..for 6 dollars or so, the trick is to have it resisted then its binding.

Answer 10

Write it out yourself. Have it notarized. You can even record it at the local city hall. That is it.