2007-11-29 01:42:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
some states allow you to just hand write it down without a witness--called Holographic will. you never need an attorney by law but it does help since you want to comply with your state's laws and have it be distributed according to your wishes. if your Will's invalid, the court may distribute it according to your state's intestacy laws instead
go here:
http://www.livingtrustnetwork.com/content/lwt/applicable_state_laws/requirements_for_wills/index.php
2007-11-29 01:49:16 · answer #1 · answered by qb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to leave everything to your wife or kids and they get along, a holographic will (all handwritten - no typing allowed) or one you get at an office supply store will work well.
If you plan to leave most of your money to charity, or someone other than your immediate family, or you have no immediate family, then a lawyer is advisable.
This is because if there are no challengers and you plan to follow what would happen in intestancy anyway, a simple document will suffice.
If you own a home or business, you might want to consider a trust, since this will save your heirs the trouble of hiring a lawyer and opening an estate when you die.
2007-11-29 01:55:52 · answer #2 · answered by BruceN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
State specific. Some states will admit your own will without an atty being involved. call the local probate office and find out and eliminateteh guessing.
2007-11-29 01:57:52 · answer #3 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can make your own will; re-roof your own house; deliver your own baby. If everything goes right, great. But if anything goes wrong -- & half the time it does -- its too late to get professional help. Having a professional do your will is not very expensive. Its a lot cheaper than the damage you are risking.
2007-11-29 01:52:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Even when an attny helps you draw a Will, he doesn't sign it, he just has 3 witnesses sign it. So you can do your own Will. I have a will on a disk at home I can email you if you'd like. I am at work now.
2007-11-29 01:51:16 · answer #5 · answered by roxxygrrl13 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there's a web-site called www.uslegalforms.com where you can download a will--you have to pay for it, but it's not that much money and they have them specifically by state. depending on what state you are in, you probably have to pay a fee when you register the will at the court house
2007-11-29 01:45:51 · answer #6 · answered by s and d e 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most hospitals have these papers, all you need to do is ask for one. Then you fill it out and have it notarized. Any Title company, or financial advisor will notarize your signature for no fee. Be sure to make several copies of it for future use.
2007-11-29 01:49:25 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can purchase forms at Office supply stores.
2007-11-29 01:48:30 · answer #8 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋