2007-02-10 08:06:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
How do I get it notarized? What exactly is that? Who does it?
2007-02-10 08:10:33 · update #1
Why does it need to be handwritten?
2007-02-10 08:11:00 · update #2
I, especially, want a living will and want to be cremated.
2007-02-10 08:35:10 · update #3
I was already on Active Duty with the Military at that age, and yes, I had a Personal Will, A Medical Care Directive, and other personal documents.
What a sign of maturity to show that you want to do this! Here is my advice:
1. IF you are Military -- you already will have done this via the JAG offices ... and that includes any Power of Attorneys that you need to have made while deployed or on a long TDY assignment.
2. IF you are NOT military -- then there are forms (available at most office supply stores) that are able to be used as templates for developing your own will. There are also some simple software programs too -- you just have to read the instructions, and yes, it can be printed down.
NOW ...
IF you have a bank account somewhere ... most of the banks nowadays have Notary Services (Usually Free or at low cost) to have the document Notarized -- all you have to do is to make sure that you allocate the time to go to their Customer Service/Help Desk. I have notarized multiple documents this way (yes, for my children to attend school trips or outings or programs/events), and it is free at my banking institution.
It is NOT necessary to have something handwritten. I did develop notes (because there are some individuals related to me who should NEVER get one more penny out of me -- ever -- they did bad things), and that is what I took to the Military JAG office to get my will revised just recently.
2007-02-10 08:22:03 · answer #1 · answered by sglmom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. It is a very good idea. It may be the only time that you can really tell everyone what you really think of them and about them. A will is a living document. By that I mean that the complexity of a will is changed over time. It changes when you get more money saved, when you have new relationships, new life insurance, a family, kids. It changes all the time. It doesn't have to be complecated, it just has to say what you want. Most states require that it be witnessed by two people not mentioned in the will. That way no one with any interest can attest to the reality of the will. You could simply give a copy to your parents with the instruction of open only if!!!. You should also give a copy to a friend you can trust. That way you have at least two people making sure it gets opened. As you get older you will have a lawyer do a lot of this for you.
Good luck, & I hope you never need it.
2007-02-10 16:15:03 · answer #2 · answered by ttpawpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not unheard of - especially if you want to make what is called a "Living Will". This will covers whether or not you want extreme life saving measures, i.e life support, in the event that a tragic accident occurs.
A will can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be. What you need to do is write out what you want done, and make sure to leave a space for you and a witness to sign it. Then take it to a notary. These can be found at banks, post offices etc. and usually charge a small fee to witness and stamp your document to make it offical. Some banks do it for free - such as Wachovia.
Once the notary signs and stamps it, you are good to go. It is then considered an offical document. Inform your family of your will and put it in a safe place, such as a safe deposit box. Make sure they know where it is, and what to do in case, God forbid, they ever need it.
Everyone should have a will once they reach adulthood. And consider making a Living Will - so that there won't be any questions about what kind of care you would like to recieve, and when to let you go.
2007-02-10 16:13:58 · answer #3 · answered by noncrazed 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At 19 you must have a lot of money to want a Living Trust. You can obtain one off the Internet. Just punch in Living Trust but it will cost you plenty. A will by itself is not sufficient because of probate. You must have a Will and a Living Trust, but only if you own a great deal of money and property. Otherwise it is a waste of time and money. Read up on the subject on line.
2007-02-11 03:28:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone should have a will, you need also to have a medical will to state what you would like to happen in case of a major medical event in your life, You should be able to find a basic will on line for little or no money, it just needs to have witnesses sign it with you.
2007-02-10 16:12:33 · answer #5 · answered by 007 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you want to write and sign your own will just make sure you write it out by hand. you don't need it notarized, you can if you want, but do NOT type it.
2007-02-10 16:10:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you are able to make a will. Just contact a legal documentary service, we the people is pretty popular get it signed by a notary public service. Submit it to various people.
2007-02-10 16:08:52 · answer #7 · answered by slickny8111 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just write it up on a sheet of paper and have your signature notarized.
2007-02-10 16:08:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are only 19, you don't need a will because you don't own anything of value yet.
2007-02-10 16:39:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
AS YOU ARE MAJOR, CONSULT A GOOD LAWYER AND SEEK HIS ADVICE HOW TO WRITE THE WILL WITHOUT ANY FLAWS AND GET IT REGISTERED AFTER TAKING THE SIGNATURES OF WITNESSES.DON'T FORGET TO KEEP IT IN BANK'S SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS
2007-02-10 16:13:16 · answer #10 · answered by nightingale 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋