Using an online will-writer...

[StarCoveter]

Before the wedding, I'm wanting to write a "sort of" will. I've been wanting to do one for some time now, especially since we've bought a house, and we have cats-as-kids.

I found this website: http://www.legacywriter.com/

I can do a will, living will, and power of attorney. You fill out the info and then they'll put all your info into a document with all the fancy wording. It costs a little (like $20 or less per document) but definitely much cheaper than going to an actual lawyer to get one drawn up.

Has anybody done an online will? What are you thoughts? I really think I might do this sometime soon (within the next two weeks).

[Rainbow Brite]

That's a great idea!! I've always wanted to do one of those as well, but wasn't sure how. Do you have to have the document notarized or anything?

[SerendipityCrafts]

They warn people against using them here because they may just have to be witnessed or notarized or filed some place. They may also not be valid wherever you live.

[StarCoveter]

I think they do have to be signed by witnesses...

Could you get it notorized just in case, or would that be pointless if it's not required?

How would you find out if it's legal where you are? Who would you call?

[SerendipityCrafts]

I think they do have to be signed by witnesses...

Could you get it notorized just in case, or would that be pointless if it's not required?

How would you find out if it's legal where you are? Who would you call?

That's just it ... if you need to have it notarized or looked over ie - to make sure that all the verbiage is ok and compliant with your location, you are going have to pay a notary or lawyer anyhow. This is why we went to a notary right from the get go.

I don't know what the prices are in your neck of the woods but if you don't have any funky needs or requests, they can pretty much use a "standard" will and it shouldn't be too too much. Once the will is in place, if you have changes to make to it (like say when the kids are born), all you need to do is to ammend or revise it.

Some of my friends were able to swing a deal with their notary. They were buying a house and needed a notary anyhow to file all the papers and do whatever it is that they do with the deed of sale and so they asked if he would throw in a will for the two of them as well. They didn't get a free will but he did give them a discount :rofl:

[mitch]

Where there's a will.........


There's a relative waiting. :rofl:

I haven't got anything so they aint getting nout. :winktongue:

[Tericia]

I'm bored so I did a little research and found this: http://www.ncmedsoc.org/pages/public_health_info/end_of_life.html

It should be able to help you out some. If you click on the links to the forms(living will, etc) they have the instructions on what you need to do. From the looks of it you will need to have witnesses and a notary.

[StarCoveter]

Thanks! I will definitely be checking that website out! :)

[tawni8806]

I started do do an online will but after I had filled out all the information, I feel as if it would be ALOT easier to do it AFTER the wedding. I suggest waiting. Especially since we have a child, I want to make sure if anything were to happen to us, he goes to the right place. (NOT FH's parents....she thinks she gets him like he's property!!!)

It lasts for 5 years the one I looked at, and you update it whenever you please. As far as I know, that are legal in any state. Plus, when you fill out all the information including state, I would assume they would tell you if it's valid in that state.

I say GO FOR IT! I had an ok time doing it, until the end when I saw it would be best to wait until I was married.

[StarCoveter]

What part of it made you think you should wait until after the wedding?

[tawni8806]

Obviouslly as a married couple you hve alot more rights. When I was trying to put who my childs' godparents should be, it wouldnt let me select anything other than the father, but if I were to file it JOINTLY as a married couple, it will allow me to have a godparent.

Maybe it's only if you have a child, but I do, so I will be waiting.