I have just made a homemade will and it is signed and everything... should I give it to a lawyer for safe keeping or should I keep it to myself... or what should I do?? and also I don't want to spend money unnecessary
2006-10-21 17:56:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
it is legal in Australia... and I live there
2006-10-21 18:05:04 · update #1
It is all legal and checked by someone else who is a former lawyer (he chose to retire) and said all was done legally and witnessed as well... this person is not going to benefit from it at all... he is independent to this will... doubt there are any contests... only me and parents... no wife or children...
2006-10-21 18:15:37 · update #2
If you keep it yourself let someone you trust know where it is so that if something happens to you they will know where it is. If you have children it would be best to tell them where it wil be.
2006-10-21 17:59:49 · answer #1 · answered by Eric 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should give it to a lawyer and discuss it with that lawyer. Depending on what state you, your will may not become valid unless there is some work product of the attorney involved. Additionally, you want to have that will signed by yourself and witnesses. Just a big hint that will make life easier on your heirs have the witnesses be persons who are not going to receive any bequests under your will. Some states reduce or eliminate the share given to persons who sign as witness to a will and are also named in the will. The bottom line is you want to make sure wishes are carried out as you intend them after your passing.....Again show it to and discuss it with an attorney so that your states laws are complied with.
2006-10-21 18:05:33 · answer #2 · answered by Double GEE 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your will is notarized, you can keep it in your safety deposit box at the bank, your fire-safe at home, or your freezer (if there is a fire, it will be safe.)
If anyone were to contest your "homemade" will, it is as secure as toilet paper.
If you own anything, see a lawyer.
2006-10-21 18:07:28 · answer #3 · answered by Gina Q 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be careful, homemade wills are not legal in some states and even if it is in yours, certain steps must be followed to make it legal in a court of law.
2006-10-21 17:59:47 · answer #4 · answered by sidekick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the reason for writing a will is to protect your property. HUM.....spending money to protect the money would make sense. HUH?
2006-10-21 18:00:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put it in a safety deposit box.
2006-10-21 18:05:39 · answer #6 · answered by retrodragonfly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋