HappyGrace Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 We can't afford an attorney to do it, and the options online are overwhelming. I just need something simple and very cheap that gets the job done. Dh's health isn't good (see other thread) and I'm feeling tremendous pressure to get this done. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang!Zoom! Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Office Max has forms. You could check at your local courthouse and ask about their acceptability in court. If I were in that spot, I'd go to a financial advisory or call United Way or such to get contact information. Many planners offer pro-bono advice appointments. Start writing your questions down as they come. Once you turn that faucet on, they'll be pouring out....all the "what-if this happens, then what do I do." Write them down, there's going to be a ton, and you will feel overwhelmed and even more lost if you don't. In a partnership, you shouldn't be walking this alone; that's not fair. But if you have to - do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennifersLost Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Check out Nolo Press' books - just about every bookstore has them for drawing up your own will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Our local courts have forms available, and they are also downloadable from their website. I'd check online for your state's courts... Otherwise, the NOLO forms are decently good. Be sure to do a medical power of attorney while you are at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty Mathy Mom Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 No matter what site or source you use, make sure to get it notarized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I second Nolo Press. One thing I like about their books is that they walk you through a decision tree, and it's easy to figure out what to do because of that. Also, every so often, they just say that if you have 'this or that' situation, you're beyond the scope of a book and should talk with an attorney. It's good to know that they don't try to be all things to all people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 So I should get the book and not do Nolo's online thing? They do look very good! I'm excited to have a source that is so highly recommended-thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganClassicalPrep Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Even though this wasn't my question, just wanted to say thanks for the recommendation on Nolo books. I'm a single parent, and with my Dad's recent illness, figuring out what would happen to DD has been looming over me. I know where I want her to go, unfortunately, I have a sneaking suspicion there will be some fighting, even with a will. :glare: I should probably see a lawyer and make sure my will is un-disputable, but frankly, I can't afford it right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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