How do you create a will without a lawyer? -

I had one person tell me I could have my wishes written out, signed by a notery and kept on file at the town hall. Does this sound valid and legal?

use legalzoom.com, it costs $69.00 and they put everything together very nicely.

As stated above there are will kits that supposedly valid in all states but it may be a good idea to have it reviewed and notorized by a competant attorney. Remember a will only states what your wishes are and is still subject to probate time and cost for your heirs. Depending on your estate (assets) you may wish to consider a trust to avoid the taxes. There are people waiting years for property willed to them and paying ALOT in taxes, legal fees and time involved to settle what you think will be quickly handled. Don t rely on a will alone to handle your wishes if you have property you wish to distribute.

Go to OfficeMax or Office Depot, they have all sorts of blank forms and CDs with blank forms. Pick what you want, fill it all in, print it and take it to a Notary for signature and stamp. (wait to sign at the Notary) That is all there is. Review it annually and if children (minors) are involved, renew it no later than every 2 years.

Plenty of them on the net. Fill one out and get it noterized.

I typed one out on Word and saved it to a 3.5quot; diskette. If folks don t like it, I ll come back and haunt em.