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by Anonymous on July 31st, 2009
look at the family legal plan. It may answer your questions and solve your concerns.
by -Icy- on July 16th, 2009
have it notarized with 2 witnesses. i have done this and was legal.
by Im Alec has abandoned this account on July 16th, 2009
Sorry, I cannot speak for US law; you need someone who is US based for that.
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.
Will ask again, Would you recommend using an online legal service?
by Anonymous on March 7th, 2011
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Currently, 2011, do you need to have a small estate affidavit notarized in Illinois? I think this may have been a recent change.
by vsmyth on May 26th, 2011
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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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I am confused as to how a trust works compared to a will. Once I draw up the papers on line, it has to be signed and notorized, correct?
by Anonymous on March 2nd, 2011
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My late wife and I had a trust for our kids. I removed all the monies and paid for my kid's college. Can my kid's come after me?
by sunmariner07 on March 22nd, 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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