Has anyone here ever had their will done?

[jordan novice]

Just curious, I know a lot of people are just going to tell me to go to a lawyer, but how much should I be spending?

This isn't for me btw, more so a question to help my father. We spoke with a lawyer not too long ago and he was going to charge us $2k!

So I've seen things such as LegalZoom and Quicken Willmaker, which has intrigued me a bit, although I'm still very skeptical as laws do change and vary state by state.

I suppose more so my question is what is a reasonable amount to spend on making a will?

 

[killthehype]

Just curious, I know a lot of people are just going to tell me to go to a lawyer, but how much should I be spending?

This isn't for me btw, more so a question to help my father. We spoke with a lawyer not too long ago and he was going to charge us $2k!

So I've seen things such as LegalZoom and Quicken Willmaker, which has intrigued me a bit, although I'm still very skeptical as laws do change and vary state by state.

I suppose more so my question is what is a reasonable amount to spend on making a will?

That's way too much! That's crazy! You should look for an online service and look up freelancers on ODesk.

 

[jordan novice]

That's way too much! That's crazy! You should look for an online service and look up freelancers on ODesk.

Yeah, I figured that. We had this lawyer take care of some business forms for us for transferring names from owner to new owner.

Ended up charging us $1800 with all the paperwork, 6 hours of work for $300 an hour. I understand lawyers are expensive but goodness.

Thanks for the recommendation.

 

[biggie62]

I mean it all depends on how many assets there are and such. I can easily see 2-4K, especially if it's in a big city.

 

[kidkidd]

Check out office depot they carry durable power of attorney, last will, etc., with all the proper verbiage already included. Office depot been coming in clutch for years now.

 

[flyny]

I came in here thinking this was about cats liking their steaks well done. I was about to flame y'all


But as far as wills. Not me..atleast not yet. Just get a good life insurance policy, set up the beneficiaries. And get a freelance to get your will together. No need for the big guys. And yea it all depends on your assets

 

[dipsetgeneral]

Hmmmmm some good advice in this thread...