me and my partner are not married but wish to make a will reference who we wish to look after our daughter in event of an accident involing both of us we are not having her christened so no god parents will be allocated as such. can we make a joint will or do they have to be separate as were not married and how much would this cost ? any ideas anyone ?
2007-01-23 09:43:44 · 7 answers · asked by steven o 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Well, you could do what my husband and I did. We typed a letter who we want To take care of our children in the event of something happening to both of us. We went to a place were the notarize ( I hope I didn't spell that wrong!) and had them notarize our letter. We were told that if you don't have a will, that's the next best thing as far as your children are concerned
2007-01-23 09:51:17 · answer #1 · answered by karatoto74 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whilst your wishes could possibly be taken into account, unlike other will provisions which leave stuff to people, this actually places them under an obligation.
In short it can't be done. I would suggest having such agreement with a relative and sorting out the details whilst alive - you may wish to leave them the house on the condition that they look after your daughter, but unlike people expressing the same for animals - which is enforceable, for children it isn't.
Sorry. BTW being married or not makes no difference. Oh, and you can make a joint will. Buy one of those diy ones from Smiths, they're fine. Just remember the bit at the top; this will revokes all previous wills and codicils.
2007-01-23 09:51:48 · answer #2 · answered by Matt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They recommend that even married couples make separate wills so that's what you should do. Just make sure that in both wills it's specified that in the even that both of you pass, you want such and such person to become the guardian of your child. Make sure the same person is listed in both of your wills.
2007-01-23 09:52:38 · answer #3 · answered by nimo22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would depend on the laws where you live.
However, I think you need to do seperate if you are not married or common law. But in many places living together when you have a child automatically makes you common law.
Wills generally are not too pricey. Call a few law offices and ask for prices.
2007-01-23 09:50:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state. More than likely they will have to done separatly. For a typical will it run you about 150.00 again depending on your state and what type of attorney you have prepare it. Also be advised that you can prepare your will yourself, and a living will it wonderful thing to have along with a durable power of attorney. You never know what could happen
2007-01-23 09:53:31 · answer #5 · answered by Proud Momma of 4mth old Boy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know wbout the joint will question, but if you have a simple will, you can get will forms online for about $20.00. Or you can go to your local library and get a book with will forms for free. This will give you a form with blanks to fill in your names, addresses etc and instructions about witnesses and notarizing.
2007-01-23 10:07:16 · answer #6 · answered by growing inside 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THAT A GOOD IDEA IT WILL KEEP A LOT OF CONFUSION DOWN
2007-01-23 09:49:57 · answer #7 · answered by day shaun 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋