WildflowerMom Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 If not, what resource did you use to write it up? Did you get it notarized? What's the process? Thanks y'all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 You can. There are software packages available to help. But I wouldn't do it if you have anything complicated to deal with. We used a lawyer but we are also dealing with a special needs trust. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildflowerMom Posted February 14, 2023 Author Share Posted February 14, 2023 Ours would not be complicated. Dh or I would get everything (not much, lol) or ds would if both of us were gone. My niece is next in line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 You can use something like Willmaker (available on Amazon) and have it signed by a notary. It's very straightforward for an uncomplicated will. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 We used Rocket Lawyer. If you have you and dh's name on things, it makes things much simpler. Look at your car titles, by the way. A signature there will save a lot of headache. Also, once one of you passes, if you add niece's name to bank accounts and such, that will also make things easier. Note: We did not have to probate the will when my mom died, and I don't expect we will have to when dad dies because he does not now own a house or car, and rents in Assisted Living. All that's left is bank accounts, and at least one of the children is on all of those. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 You do not HAVE to use a lawyer to make a will. But it really is worthwhile to hire one to do it. We used a friend who is a family lawyer who deals with estates all the time. You really really don't want to have a problem with that paperwork! Lawyers usually have a boilerplate-type document so it's very quick. Please don't do the popular thing, which is Procrastinate! 😉 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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