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I have mixed feelings about using products such as LegalZoom. I'm a lawyer but I don't practice; I do work in a law-related job, however. I wrote my own will, basing it on forms I found in a book about estate planning. I consider myself to be reasonably well educated and knowledgeable but I'm still a bit concerned whether the document I created will accomplish what I want it to after I die. On the other hand, in my situation, I do think that having something is better than having nothing.
Edited to add: Depending where you live, you could probably hire a lawyer to prepare a will for a few hundred dollars (i.e., starting at about $300). If that is within your budget, I suggest at least calling a few lawyers or law firms to get a price quote.
NHWM - Have you heard of Dave Ramsey? He's a very well known financial adviser who has a popular radio show. On his website, he has a number of businesses that he recommends. He doesn't recommend just any business, only a few that have been vetted and considered ethical and good value by him.
On his website, I saw that he recommends Mama Bear Legal Forms. There's a complete package of last will and testament, Financial POA, and Health POA, all for $129. Here is the link if you want to check it out. https://www.daveramsey.com/recommends/will
I have no experience with this company, so can't give a personal review, but I do trust Dave Ramsey. From him, I learned how to budget my monthly household expenses, live within my means and pay off my mortgage finally. Woohoo!!!
I actually am going to check out that will package for me and my husband.
I have heard of Ramsey. Haven’t followed him extensively though to know a lot about him.
Mom is so frugal. She doesn’t want us to spend our money on her personal matters. Weighing on my mind. Not that she has a lot of money but I want us to have peace of mind of things being settled.
I've used them, not for me personally, but for other seniors who just need a basic will, POA and so on. One has been tested in court, help up to the test.
Yes, I've used them and also for durable PoA, Medical Directive, etc. I think I'd only recommend it for very simple estates. My mom owns a house, a care, cash in a checking account and a few simple investments. One good reason to use a lawyer is if the person creating the will is very advanced in years and there may be any question as to their mental clarity at the time they create the will. This happened with my 2 aunties who created wills in their late 80s and wanted me as their DPoA and executor, the attorney would not allow me into the room during the process so they could assess their mental states. The also wanted to make sure there was no financial elder abuse in process. Using legalzoom.com is affordable, easy and better than nothing!
The fact is that a HANDWRITTEN, signed and witnessed will is legal in almost any state. HOWEVER, I would use a lawyer for a will. That is just me. Not something I could have problems with stuff slipping through cracks. A typed will is not as good as a handwritten will, making forms actually often less good in court than a few handwritten things. But for me, as I said, my recommend is a lawyer. I think DollyMe could have good ideas for you.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
A.
I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
B.
APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Edited to add: Depending where you live, you could probably hire a lawyer to prepare a will for a few hundred dollars (i.e., starting at about $300). If that is within your budget, I suggest at least calling a few lawyers or law firms to get a price quote.
On his website, I saw that he recommends Mama Bear Legal Forms. There's a complete package of last will and testament, Financial POA, and Health POA, all for $129. Here is the link if you want to check it out.
https://www.daveramsey.com/recommends/will
I have no experience with this company, so can't give a personal review, but I do trust Dave Ramsey. From him, I learned how to budget my monthly household expenses, live within my means and pay off my mortgage finally. Woohoo!!!
I actually am going to check out that will package for me and my husband.
I have heard of Ramsey. Haven’t followed him extensively though to know a lot about him.
Mom is so frugal. She doesn’t want us to spend our money on her personal matters. Weighing on my mind. Not that she has a lot of money but I want us to have peace of mind of things being settled.