Any good websites and any legal advice?
2007-03-09 06:11:06 · 6 answers · asked by ButterMilkQueso 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
How much does a professional will cost to be draft? Where can I do it?
2007-03-09 06:19:49 · update #1
Basically a will doesnt' have to be witnessed or written professionally for it to be effective. It can be written on a bar napkin if need be.
However, I do NOT recommend this. You are asking for a challenge within the court system and can hold up dispersment of the will for a very long time.
If you are insistent on writting your own will, I would recommend getting a pre formatted will. Basically you fill in the blanks. Then you SHOULD get it notarized and witnessed just to avoid problems later.
Keep a copy for yourself and the original in a locked safety deposit box.
Honestly I would recommend if you are on a budget however, just to contact Legal Aid in your area to view the will and make sure there are no legal discrepancies. Some L.Aide offices will even help you draft the will and you are less likely to have a problem do to some small error.
Mostly just remember, Y!A is not a good place for legal advice! The majority of people on here telling you how to get out of legal trouble have just watched way too much Law and Order, lol.
2007-03-09 07:29:02 · answer #1 · answered by Chrissy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of websites out there. Try Yahoo (or dare I say it, Google) as a search engine.
As far as the requirements, they vary by state. But most states only require two or three witneses, preferably people who are not receiving anything under the will. There is generally no requirement that a lawyer prepare the will, or that a lawyer is one of the witnesses.
2007-03-09 14:15:51 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't need a lawyer(it can help), however I would urge that the document be notarized to prevent someone from writing up something and claiming it as an additional part of the will.
That notary will make "it" the official will.
2007-03-09 14:19:19 · answer #3 · answered by Ben B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you have to do is write down your wishes. You do need two people to witness you writing it and signing it. They also have to sign it. It would be best to go to your bank and they can stamp it and that way it is NO doubt legal.....
2007-03-09 14:15:37 · answer #4 · answered by mfroeh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
office supply's have the paperwork you want...just fill in the blanks, and have two witness', have it notarized, and you have a legal document.....make two or three copies and give one each to someone you can trust...a lawyer if you wish....
2007-03-09 14:17:23 · answer #5 · answered by The Emperor of Ecstasy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
search 'holographic will' (that's a will written in your own hand, not some 3-D thing) and you will get the info you need
2007-03-09 14:19:04 · answer #6 · answered by jj raider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋