estate planning, will maker?

[coolchinchilla]

There are commercial estate planning software with names such as PC-Lawyer
or WillMaker and the like.

Anyone know of a freeware program like this?

Thanks in advance.

Linda and the zoo.

 

[John Corliss]

There are commercial estate planning software with names such as PC-Lawyer
or WillMaker and the like. Anyone know of a freeware program like this?
Thanks in advance.

Due to the complexity and impermanence of laws in various counties,
parishes, states and countries, as well as the differences in
everybody's situation (children, property, trusts, accounts, etc.),
you are most likely not going to have any luck there. Any such
programs (and that includes the programs you mention) would only be
able to create the most simplistic and contestable of wills, and will
do both you and your heirs a disservice.

 

[Bill Miller]

http://law.freeadvice.com/estate_planning/

The above may help you get started

 

[H-Man]

Due to the complexity and impermanence of laws in various counties,
parishes, states and countries, as well as the differences in
everybody's situation (children, property, trusts, accounts, etc.),
you are most likely not going to have any luck there. Any such
programs (and that includes the programs you mention) would only be
able to create the most simplistic and contestable of wills, and will
do both you and your heirs a disservice.

I would second John's opinion on this matter. My wife and I recently
bought just such a package. Comparing the layout and options to what we
already had in place seemed simplistic at best. Although such a Will is
legal as claimed, it is not anywhere close to complete, and could be
contested. The Will program can only provide guidlines for you to
follow, you can easily miss something due to lack of knowledge on your
part. This is why you should have a lawyer help you with your Will. The
lawyer should know which questions to ask, and should provide a complete
Will.

This has been my experience anyway.
HK

 

[Cruising Chrissy]

Due to the complexity and impermanence of laws in various counties,
parishes, states and countries, as well as the differences in
everybody's situation (children, property, trusts, accounts, etc.),
you are most likely not going to have any luck there. Any such
programs (and that includes the programs you mention) would only be
able to create the most simplistic and contestable of wills, and will
do both you and your heirs a disservice.

Beats the hell out of dying intestate.