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by Im Alec has abandoned this account on July 16th, 2009
Yes, you can draw up a will on your own. All it needs is for it to be clear what it says, and for your signature and date to be witnessed by two people who should not, if at all possible, be legatees. All a lawyer will do is ensure that it is clear, and advise you on things you may not have thought of, including how to minimise taxes. Stationers shops sell DIY will kits, or you may be able to download one from the Web, and there certainly on-line will preparers.
For the medical side, if you are in the UK, what you want is an Lasting Power of Attorney - see http://www.publicguardian.gov.uk/arrangements/lpa.htm . If you google that phrase, you will get offers to draw one up for you at not a very high price - but there is no reason why you should not DIY.
My mom left me her home and all the furnishings in her home except things specifically noted elsewhere in her will. what does that mean?
by ldm07 on March 4th, 2011
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My step dad passed in March with no will. My mom is still living. Are his kids entitled to anything even if he disowned them years ago?
by Jean_M2243 on May 15th, 2011
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How Italian inheritance law works? My father is Italian and dnt want to leave me 1euro after his death because he divorced from my mother
by Italian_Sailor on June 1st, 2011
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I am in spouse's will to inherit property. Property owner is 103 and outlived spouse. Nephew said he is POA and has new will What are right
by Anonymous on March 23rd, 2011
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Will ask again, Would you recommend using an online legal service?
by Anonymous on March 7th, 2011
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You're reading I want to re write my will. I am single, have no children, but do want to change it and was thinking I should also draw up a medical power of attorney. Can I do this on my own without having to pay a lawyer? What do I have to do to make it legal?
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