Looking for a Lawyer to do a simple Will, and what can I expect to pay?
2007-01-17 04:24:02 · 9 answers · asked by Alan B 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Check the yellow pages (online or a hard copy). Ballpark of $500-$1000, depending on where you live. YOu can also purchase software for the computer and do it yourself for considerably less.
2007-01-17 04:26:27 · answer #1 · answered by samthecatrocks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just look up a lawyer online or in the phone book in your area.
A Domestic or Family attorney is what you want. Should cost about $100-$200., depending on how much you have ( a simple will). The more assets, the more it will cost.
2007-01-17 04:27:55 · answer #2 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The laws on holographic wills are becoming more complicated and many do not stand up in court. Your best bet is having a lawyer prepare one for you. Go to naela.org for a referral in your area. All of these attorneys are experts in the trusts and estates area. A will (if in fact it is simple in legal terms) should be about $500 to $1000.
2007-01-17 06:23:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fact is, you don't need a lawyer to do a simple will.
Go to the State Bar Web site, which should have information about a statutory will, which is a "fill in the blanks" type of form that you can download. Fill out the form, then you and two objective witnesses sign it in the presence of a Notary Public, who then notarizes the document.
2007-01-17 04:33:37 · answer #4 · answered by Jack C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may also think about looking for a paralegal service.
I've seen many of these businesses around, where paralegals put documents together for you, cutting out the need for a lawyer, and greatly reducing the cost to you.
Paralegals do most of that kind of work for the lawyers anyway.
2007-01-17 04:34:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what area you in to recommend a lawyer. You could look on the internet for one in your area. You can also get a well done very inexpensively For $29.95 on the internet .
2007-01-17 04:29:48 · answer #6 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
--Ask friends for recommendations on lawyers they've used for this purpose
--Call the local bar association for names of lawyers who specialize in wills and estates
You can do it yourself, as others have suggested, or use software to do it. But what seems like a simple estate may involve things you haven't thought of. To keep costs down, think it all through before you see a lawyer, fill out any pre-meeting forms you receive, and bring all necessary information, including names and addresses of primary and contingent heirs (you may also need their social security numbers). Provide names and account numbers for all bank and investment accounts, too. The wills and estates attorney may help you to identify which ones can be passed on without going through the will.
One other really important thing: if you don't have a living will, medical power of attorney and/or other such documents set up in accordance with your state laws, do these things at the same time as your will.
As to cost, ask for an estimate when you call for any appointment.
2007-01-17 04:45:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A simple will can be hand written or typed and will be legal...IF it is notarized! A lawyer told me that.
2007-01-17 04:31:23 · answer #8 · answered by TexasRose 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don't even have to hire an attorney. Simply HAND write one yourself, make sure you sign and date it at the end. It's called an holographic will...save your money!
2007-01-17 04:27:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There's websites on which you can print one out yourself. Then, get it notiarized at the bank. There....done! Didn't cost you a dime!
2007-01-17 04:31:12 · answer #10 · answered by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋