My Will??????????....................?

Question

Im a 38 yr-old woman,and I want to write out my will.I need to know what i need to do to make it legal(i.e get it notorized,or get a witness)because I dont have a lawyer and dont really want one because it is kind of too late for all of that now,but I want to make sure everyone recieves what I want them to recieve without it being a question as of if its legitimate or not.I also want my will to stay in my home with me until I die.How could i amke sure that this is found when it needs to be?PLEASE,help me figure this out,I dont have much time!!!!!!!!thank you

Answer 1

You can buy a will kit in a newsagent's and comply by the instructions about how to ensure that someone knows where you are keeping your will why not tell some of the family members at least one or two should be the executors of your will meaning they will be responsible to ensure the terms of your will are carried out after you have died . This is the usual procedure or you could have a solicitor do the same thing but they charge.

Answer 2

If I were you, I'd contact your local legal aid society. You don't have to get a lawyer through them or anyone else, but they would probably be able to walk you through the process or let you know the steps of making a legitimate will as each state has different laws and procedures.

If anything else, just write down your last wishes (i.e. how you want your remains handled, who you would leave your possessions and assets to, etc) and sign and date it. I would think (not that I'm a lawyer), that that would be better than nothing.