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pugmama
April already?
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Erica
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Is this a dumb idea on my part?
My DH and I need a will. I saw an attorney advertise on craigslist that he does wills for $100. Perfect price for me, but should I use an attorney that I never heard of and do this based on the price?
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Posted 3/5/09 8:33 AM  |
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LaurenExp
Waiting patiently for baby sis
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Re: Is this a dumb idea on my part?
Honestly, I think I'd rather use something like Legalzoom.com or something, not someone on Craigslist...but I have no real reason why.
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| Posted 3/5/09 8:34 AM |
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mrswask
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Michal
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Re: Is this a dumb idea on my part?
Personally, I would go with a recommendation and not someone random who I found on Craigslist.
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| Posted 3/5/09 8:34 AM |
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pinkandblue
Our family is complete, maybe
Member since 9/05 32436 total posts
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Stephanie
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Re: Is this a dumb idea on my part?
I would not even use legal zoom, we are paying 450 and going to a lawyer
We need to do guardianship papers for mikayla and I just do not trust legal zoom, not sure why
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| Posted 3/5/09 8:49 AM |
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PotofLuck06
Our Baby Boy Is Here!!!
Member since 11/06 13241 total posts
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Betsy
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Re: Is this a dumb idea on my part?
I'd visit a lawyer that was recommended, so that the language is how you want it worded and some who can explain the entire process.
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| Posted 3/5/09 8:53 AM |
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JP826
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Me!! All about ME!
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Re: Is this a dumb idea on my part?
I would go by reccomendation only.
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| Posted 3/5/09 8:54 AM |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
Member since 7/05 32475 total posts
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Susan
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Re: Is this a dumb idea on my part?
I agree with going with a recommendation.
It's too important to cheap out and go with someone you don't know.
FM if you want a rec.
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| Posted 3/5/09 8:55 AM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Is this a dumb idea on my part?
If it's a simple will, I don't see why not. If you have special trusts, than I'd opt for someone who is recommended through a friend.
Frankly if it's simple, you could copy someone else's will, change the names to you, your kids, etc...get witnesses & a notary.
Our attorney for our will & our health care proxies, etc cost ~$350 but was paid for my DH's union. It wasn't complicated - only naming the beneficiaries (our kids), guardians for the kids & the executors of the estate. We were told that guardians & executors should be different people to protect the child's interest.
Message edited 3/5/2009 10:06:00 AM.
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| Posted 3/5/09 10:03 AM |
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