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Cost of Drafting a Will
Posted on 1/14/09 at 1:50 pm
Posted on 1/14/09 at 1:50 pm
My wife and I have no children, but need to get a will in place so the state does not get half. No trusts involved and we have an executor in mind. Seems like it would be a simple document to put together; just do not want to print something off the web and have it notarized. How much should I expect to pay an atty. to handle it? Thanks
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Posted on 1/14/09 at 2:01 pm to Chewy
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need to get a will in place so the state does not get half.
I'm at a loss. Has Louisiana drastically changed its intestancy laws in the past two years?
Posted on 1/14/09 at 2:03 pm to Cold Cous Cous
Live in Bama...
Posted on 1/14/09 at 2:04 pm to Chewy
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Live in Bama...
I can't imagine such law being in place, even there.
Posted on 1/14/09 at 2:05 pm to Chewy
Without knowing the first thing about AL law, I'd bet a million dollars that the state doesn't take a 50% cut of an intestate estate.
And if you're talking about the "DEATH TAX" than a) it almost certainly won't affect you and b) having a will won't help.
And if you're talking about the "DEATH TAX" than a) it almost certainly won't affect you and b) having a will won't help.
Posted on 1/14/09 at 2:07 pm to Cold Cous Cous
And to answer your question, I don't know what the going rate for a T&E lawyer in Birmingham is, but what you're describing is a simple will that should not be that expensive at all.
ETA: Well, inexpensive relative to other things a lawyer does.
ETA: Well, inexpensive relative to other things a lawyer does.
This post was edited on 1/14/09 at 2:10 pm
Posted on 1/14/09 at 2:10 pm to Cold Cous Cous
Thanks, Cold.
Posted on 1/14/09 at 3:05 pm to Chewy
Quicken's WillMaker 2009 may be able to help you.
Posted on 1/14/09 at 5:05 pm to rmc
Quicken specifically says in big bold letters DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE IN LOUISIANA.
Posted on 1/14/09 at 5:37 pm to Chewy
in your case you don't need a lawyer - a seasoned notary will do-
here is one we used years ago - 1/2 the cost of attny and just as legal
you need a simple will
Bunch Mildred D Notary Public
130 Lakeland Blvd
Denham Springs, LA 70726
Tel.: (225) 664-4171
here is one we used years ago - 1/2 the cost of attny and just as legal
you need a simple will
Bunch Mildred D Notary Public
130 Lakeland Blvd
Denham Springs, LA 70726
Tel.: (225) 664-4171
Posted on 1/14/09 at 5:50 pm to 756
Yeah that might not work in Alabama. I would doublecheck before trying to use notary there.
Posted on 1/14/09 at 7:41 pm to rmc
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Quicken specifically says in big bold letters DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE IN LOUISIANA.
That's awesome.
Well there goes that idea ... guess I should delete this puppy now ...
Posted on 1/14/09 at 9:14 pm to Will Cover
QUICKEN? it is a piece of software. Hand written wills can be legal in all 50 states if witnessed and notarized
See a notary or call an attorney who will charge you $300 to do a simple will- notary will use the same will and charge half
See a notary or call an attorney who will charge you $300 to do a simple will- notary will use the same will and charge half
Posted on 1/14/09 at 9:37 pm to Chewy
If your company has a legal plan benefit, you can sign up at open enrollment, get your will done during the year and then cancel the legal plan at your next open enrollment.
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