Need someone who know about a Will/Regular and Living (software)

[CorCentral]

Just curious if a Will type software you buy at Best Buy is just a good as going to someone that specializes in making out your will. Please tell me what I need to know and what I'll miss buy using just the software.

Just checking :heart:

Thanks.

 

[Savarak]

why oh why do i keep reading it as "wii"

 

[CorCentral]

Originally posted by: Savarak
why oh why do i keep reading it as "wii"

Why oh Why can't someone answer a question without making a joke????????????

 

[aphex]

Why take the chance with something that important?

 

[CorCentral]

Originally posted by: aphex
Why take the chance with something that important?

That's not the question. I'll refer you to the subject line.

 

[uberman]

Nolo Press does a lot of books for legal stuff. They come recommended by lawyers. Newegg sells a lot of legal software from Nolo Press. Anyone can beat a BestBuy price.

 

[CorCentral]

Originally posted by: uberman
Nolo Press does a lot of books for legal stuff. They come recommended by lawyers. Newegg sells a lot of legal software from Nolo Press. Anyone can beat a BestBuy price.

I just put Best Buy for a retail example. Thanks for the input

 

[Injury]

No personal experience, but I'd assume that software has to meet certain qualifications to be sold in a mainstream store, let alone be ALLOWED for release in one.

Even still, you'll want a lawyer to look over it after it's all done and you'll still have to pay to have it notarized and such.

What will you miss by using the software? Well, it's probably very impersonal and will put out a bunch of useless blanket statements that would hold up, but if for any reason they were challenged might not be very sturdy.

If you're a run of the mill guy, then you should be fine pending legal review and notorization. If you have some important, unique, or luxurious assets, you'll want to go lawyer route.

 

[CorCentral]

Thanks Pilgim, I really appreciate it.

 

[Mill]

Trust and Estate laws vary by state, and I simply wouldn't trust software to be accurate enough when dealing with my estate. I had a will done by my attorney, and I was able to adequately divide my estate (including a trust for medical care if my parents are sick), setup charitable donations, and make sure the estate would not be in conflict when I die. I also did a Living Will that specifies what kind of medical treatment I'd like to receive when I die.

If you don't have assets, property, or things you of some value, then I can understand doing things on the cheap. But, I'd have to question why you are even worried about a will at that point?

I think a will is a bargain, and my attorney can easily update or modify my will and do it legally and correctly. Do you really want to have to deal with notaries, any filings, accurate property and personal descriptions yourself, or with a random piece of software?

I am getting married next Summer, and I have complete piece of mind knowing I can change my will and have it accurately distribute my estate. Also, it makes it very hard for any legal challenges to be successful if there was a fight. I think it is worth it.

 

[CorCentral]

Originally posted by: Mill
Trust and Estate laws vary by state, and I simply wouldn't trust software to be accurate enough when dealing with my estate. I had a will done by my attorney, and I was able to adequately divide my estate (including a trust for medical care if my parents are sick), setup charitable donations, and make sure the estate would not be in conflict when I die. I also did a Living Will that specifies what kind of medical treatment I'd like to receive when I die.

If you don't have assets, property, or things you of some value, then I can understand doing things on the cheap. But, I'd have to question why you are even worried about a will at that point?

I think a will is a bargain, and my attorney can easily update or modify my will and do it legally and correctly. Do you really want to have to deal with notaries, any filings, accurate property and personal descriptions yourself, or with a random piece of software?

I am getting married next Summer, and I have complete piece of mind knowing I can change my will and have it accurately distribute my estate. Also, it makes it very hard for any legal challenges to be successful if there was a fight. I think it is worth it.

No run of the Mill here, thanks.
Do you have an approximate cost of what it would be to go to an Attorney and set this up?

 

[uberman]

I had an attorney already working for me. We just added on the will and it was $75.00. I think you'd be lucky to get into a lawyer for under $100.00. But read first and prepare so you don't talk to the lawyer too much. Read and prepare your questions, then draft, final witness and sign it. It's worth paying a lawyer, because you won't be around for questions, etc. should it ever go into effect.

 

[Mill]

Originally posted by: CorCentral

Originally posted by: Mill
Trust and Estate laws vary by state, and I simply wouldn't trust software to be accurate enough when dealing with my estate. I had a will done by my attorney, and I was able to adequately divide my estate (including a trust for medical care if my parents are sick), setup charitable donations, and make sure the estate would not be in conflict when I die. I also did a Living Will that specifies what kind of medical treatment I'd like to receive when I die.

If you don't have assets, property, or things you of some value, then I can understand doing things on the cheap. But, I'd have to question why you are even worried about a will at that point?

I think a will is a bargain, and my attorney can easily update or modify my will and do it legally and correctly. Do you really want to have to deal with notaries, any filings, accurate property and personal descriptions yourself, or with a random piece of software?

I am getting married next Summer, and I have complete piece of mind knowing I can change my will and have it accurately distribute my estate. Also, it makes it very hard for any legal challenges to be successful if there was a fight. I think it is worth it.

No run of the Mill here, thanks.
Do you have an approximate cost of what it would be to go to an Attorney and set this up?

I paid around 1500 to the attorney I've been using for several years. I would expect you could get one properly done for much less. I stuck with my attorney because he's familar with my situation and has a high level of expertise in what I needed. I think you should be able to find a decent estate planning attorney in Nashville (I looked in your profile), and get a will made for > 1500 dollars. Most likely, less than 1000.