Square Wheels Posted October 22, 2013 Share #1 Posted October 22, 2013 I don't have a will, I have an ex-wife, a wife2.0, three kids, a car, a house, lots of "stuff and 4 cats. I think I should have a will. I'm too cheap to pay a lawyer, is this good software? Quicken WillMaker Plus 2014 $21.49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted October 22, 2013 Share #2 Posted October 22, 2013 A Will is fine but what you really want is a Trust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopped Liver Posted October 22, 2013 Share #3 Posted October 22, 2013 You don't need software. Just write the following down: I, being of sound mine and questionable body, do hereby bequeath all my personal and real property to my good freind ModoVincere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted October 22, 2013 You don't need software. Just write the following down: I, being of sound mine and questionable body, do hereby bequeath all my personal and real property to my good freind ModoVincere. Do we need to spit shake or anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted October 22, 2013 Share #5 Posted October 22, 2013 A Will is fine but what you really want is a Trust. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopped Liver Posted October 22, 2013 Share #6 Posted October 22, 2013 A Will is fine but what you really want is a Trust. depends on the size of your estate and how competent you feel the recipients are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted October 22, 2013 Why? What he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted October 22, 2013 Share #8 Posted October 22, 2013 you don't need software just write down who gets what, go get it notorized, and pin it to your fridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted October 22, 2013 Share #9 Posted October 22, 2013 Without a will, everything should go to your wife. If you want something different, get a will done soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted October 22, 2013 Share #10 Posted October 22, 2013 A Will is fine but what you really want is a Trust. Why? What he said. A Will is subject to probate whereas a Trust often is not. You can include your Will in your Trust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted October 22, 2013 But I want to do this simply. Is there Trust Software where I can fill in the banks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted October 22, 2013 Share #12 Posted October 22, 2013 I think we paid a lawyer ~ $100 to do it for us. It wasn't painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted October 22, 2013 Thanks, looks I need to investigate a little more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted October 22, 2013 Share #14 Posted October 22, 2013 It doesn't hurt to have a relationship with an estate lawyer. Even though my mother-in-law had a Trust, she also set up the distribution one of her daughter’s inheritance, Mrs. Silly's Sister #2, over an extended time. When Sister #2 started bugging Mrs. Silly to get her money early, Mrs. Silly referred her to the estate lawyer. It was easier for the estate lawyer to tell Sister #2 'no' without increasing family tensions. Also even though a Trust can help you through probate, it is hard to completely avoid probate. An estate lawyer can help you there. Also, when someone dies, you'll get calls from collectors some of which may have questionable claims. If people bug you, you can simply refer them to the estate lawyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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