CAN i DO A LIVING WILL MYSELF- AND NOT HAVE TO SEE AN ATTORNEY?
141974
You can try, but you don't want to find out it's deficent when it's too late.\n\nYou might try your local lawschool/law library.  My lawschool had a wide selection of forms for do-it-yourselfers.\n\nAnd it might not be so bad to call an attorney.  You might be surprised at how inexpensive it turns out to be.
532435
You can prepare it together but each person must have their own.  In fact, attorneys will warn you against reciprical wills in that they generally cannot be changed.  Your wills can mirror one another, but they must be independent or you end up with a large mess later if anything changes such as children or divorces.
528090
I LIVE IN CHICAGO, WE ARE GOING THROUGH THIS RIGHT NOW! ON ME AND MY HUSBANDS INHERITANCE, HIS GRANDMOTHER LEFT A WILL TO SPLIT THE MONEY BETWEEN 5 PEOPLE, YOU DON'T WANT IT TO GO TO PROBATE CAUSE IT CAN BE HELD IN COURTS FOR YEARS AND YOU PAY THE LAWYER LOTS OF MONEY! THE LAWYER JUST WANTS TO MAKE MONEY FROM YOU!  THERE ARE ONLINE WEBSITE YOU SHOULD SCAN FOR YOU CITY!  BUT IN CHICAGO PROBATE IS NOTHING WE WOULD WANT TO DO, WE ARE DOING A LIVING TRUST THAT WAY NO ONE CAN CLAIM ANYTHING AND IT WON'T GO TO PROBATE WHICH IS COURT WHERE A JUDGE DECIDES WHO THE PROPERTY SHOULD GO TO AND THE JUDGE WILL MAKE THAT DECISION, WE DON'T WANT THAT, SO CHECK YOU STATE OUT ,GO TO WEBSITES AND GET INFORMATION BEFORE YOU SIGN ANY LEGAL DOCUMENTS,LAWYERS JUST WANT MONEY!!
298260
You need to get an attorney specializing in probate and estates.\n\nYour sister "can" make changes to the will but she's not allowed to.  She "can" be appointed executor but she doesn't have to be.\n\nWhomever files the probate first has the best shot at being named executor and you may not actually need the will to do it (just the knowledge that there is a will).  Call a lawyer this morning.
666172
You can not, \n\nPeople can do thier own will, so only they may know about it, or close family.\n\nPeople use an attorney, so only they and their attorney will know about it.\n\nIf the will is executed ( they should normally go though probate court)  if they did, then the court will have a copy but will also insure that everyone who is suppose to get money does.\n\nIn the end, the only way to find out, is to ask family.
205771
Yes. Talk to a probate lawyer right now!
466218
Find out who was his lawyer - maybe they can help.  Do you know who was the executor.  Can you remember at the time any dealings with regard to property or lawyers that can at least give you a starting point.  I do not think that wills are public property so you would need the lawyer or executor's permission.
836911
Wills need to be filed with the county when someone dies.  Im sure if you called the main county number, they can direct you!\n\nGood luck!
470716
You can only get things online when they have been put online by someone (I guess that is a "no duh" statement).  I seriously doubt someone's (a living person's) will would be online unless they purposely put it there.  Most people keep their wills in a safe deposit box.  It may possibly end up online after they have already passed away if it goes through probate.  Other documents may end up online (like wedding or death certificates) because they are public record at the county clerk's office.  They might be found online if your county images documents and has a website.
41846
Definitely start with the Willmaker programs like from Quicken.  They allow you to take time and think about what you want to do, and give helpful advice along the way.  After that, you can still go to a lawyer if you want, but won't have to spend as much time (read $$$) getting the final product - you will have done a lot of legwork beforehand, and will be able to ask more intelligent questions.
549235
file it with the probate court, get an attorney
759316
Check with an attorney in your state.
894446
Nope you have to get your will changed_
768460
State procedures vary, but in  general the will must be admitted to probate; the court will have to issue some type of order that you are in fact the owner; the order & death cert. will have to be recorded in the public records.  You will also have to submit and/or record some clearance from the court or your states' tax collector, and/or the IRS that there are no estate taxes due.\n\nBring the will to a local attorney.
151558
I do not. But if I wanted to handle something like that on my own, the 1st thing I would do, is to call the court involved and ask them how I should proceed.\n\nOtherwise I would just call an attorney and have him/her take care of it.
123156
Where there's a will there's a way. Go to:\n\nhttp://www.monster.com
554855
You can buy software programs pretty cheap that will walk you through a simple will.  Then take it to a notary to be witness and signed.  I took mine to my bank.  I would put it in my safety box at home.  There is sometimes problems getting it out of your deposit box at the bank.