Will

[mom-from-missouri]

I have heard from several people that there is a simple, online fill in the blank form, to make out a will. The idea is that you can do it on line, print it out, and take it to your attorney and already have a lot of the work done and save attorney costs. Does anyone know what that website is????? I tried looking on line, and all I find are ones you fill out, then pay to get it printed.

[Russell]

Re: Will

I've never done it this way but the most famous website is http://nolo.com/

I also got a free CD with several hundered legal forms etc when I bought a software a while ago...however, I just did it at the attorney's office.

[midnight]

Re: Will

How important is a will for someone still in their 20s and not married?

[Russell]

Re: Will

How important is a will for someone still in their 20s and not married?

"We've all been told that if we do nothing else to take care of our legal affairs, we should write a will. That's pretty good advice. If you don't make a will before your death, state law will determine who gets your property (and it may well not be whom you would have chosen), and a judge may decide who will raise your children. In your will, you can make these decisions yourself. Most people can get by with only a basic will."

http://www.nolo.com/resource.cfm/catID/FD1795A9-8049-422C-9087838F86A2BC2B/309/

There are other things too like power of attorney etc.

[Bluezy]

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Whether you are single or married, if you have children you had btter have your will in order. Always designate a guardian for your children or the State will do it for you.

If you are in a marriage contract, your spouse will automatically inherit everything unless you make special provisions for your children , say, from a previous marriage. Your spouse can also choose to take what is called an Elective Share of your estate, should you want your children to have the bulk of your estate. It's considered "paying off" your contracted marriage partner in a way.

If you are single, you are spared much of the agonies of dividing your estate and can leave everything to your children, your favourite charity, etc., as your sole beneficiary.

A will must have bear your original signature in the presence of witnesses. You must also be without undue influence or duress when you sign your will. Check your State requirements as to the number of witness your will requires. **Please note, that if you do not sign and witness this will properly it will be considered void to the probate court.**

You must update your will if you move to another State. Each State has their own requirements for a will to be valid. Please check with a attorney in the new State you go to for information on updating your will to specifications.

If you are single a simple will would do. If you have considerable assets that would be in probate after your death, you should consider setting up a revokable trust (definately see your attorney on that one).

And don't forget your designated health care surrogate to make your health decisions in the event you ever end up on life support. (Living will)

Good luck to you!

[VJW]

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I have word processor versions of blank simple wills for both singles and couples. Anyone have a suggestion of a place I can upload them to, so that anyone can download them (they are very small, about 15kb) ?

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[cercis]

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I work for an attorney preparing wills. We charge the same whether they bring it in pretty much done or they tell us what they want. We charge about $200. We provide a place to sign the will and a notary (TX requires that all wills be notarized).

And with all that, I still don't have a will.

[gakline]

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I am in my 20s and single, with no kids and I don't have a will. I am also an only child, so everything would go to my parents. When I get married, I will do a will, but I'm not worried about it yet.