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Wills-how did you set yours up?
Online or through an attorney? If an attorney, do you have a recommendation in the area (and approximate cost)? I am most concerned with having something in writing regarding guardianship of my DD if DH and I were to pass away. Thanks.
BFP #1: 3/28/09: DD born 12/11/09
BFP #2: 11/16/11: M/C at 7 weeks
BFP #3: 03/24/12: C/P 03/28/12
BFP #4: 04/26/12: please be our baby
BFP #2: 11/16/11: M/C at 7 weeks
BFP #3: 03/24/12: C/P 03/28/12
BFP #4: 04/26/12: please be our baby
Re: Wills-how did you set yours up?
Stand up for something you believe in.
We are working with an attorney on ours to make sure we cover all of our bases re. guardianship, wills vs. trusts (for how our money will pass to the surviving spouse when the first passes, as well as pass on to DD), powers of attorney, medical directives, etc. I want to say it's going to cost us $2-3k? I think I put that part out of my mind.
The woman we're working with is helpful, but she's in Arlington and I suspect that's not a convenient location for you.
We used an attorney because we wanted to make sure that everything was set up for our kids. Also, we have sizable life insurance policies so we wanted to specify how the money should be managed (and hopefully prevent any family fighting). They did a great job and were very thorough in terms of different scenarios that could possibly happen. This is what they charged:
Will & Trust - $400
Financial Power of Attorney - $100
Advanced Health Care Directive - $100
Each document was per person so for DH and I, it was $1200 total. If you are in MD, I can PM you the law firm.
I'm in MoCo-can you PM me, please? Thank you!!!
BFP #2: 11/16/11: M/C at 7 weeks
BFP #3: 03/24/12: C/P 03/28/12
BFP #4: 04/26/12: please be our baby
Can I get that information as well please? Everyone I've looked into has been $1200 or so per person.
Thanks!
I sent PMs to both of you.
If anyone is interested, I have a pdf of a brochure written by one of my law professors (he's retired now but he is still considered "the" expert on Virginia wills) about why you need a will. It's pretty good, and many attorneys keep them in their offices to hand out to clients. The FAQ section may be useful to read prior to meeting with an attorney.
If interested, just let me know!
Yes I'm interested. Rfstrong at hotmail.com
Thank you!
BFP #2: 11/16/11: M/C at 7 weeks
BFP #3: 03/24/12: C/P 03/28/12
BFP #4: 04/26/12: please be our baby
No problem--YGM!
i'd be interested! erinandtom2005 at yahoo. thanks!
YGM too.
Lurking, but I would love this info!! monandmax @ gmail - thanks!!!!
ditto! eacerna at yahoo. thanks so much!!
Me too! allisonshealy at hotmail. Thank you!