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Thanks for the suggestions. I feel more comfortable having it done by an attorney.
It is best to be prepared before you meet with the attorney, having already thought you how you want to handle your assets, etc. nolo.com has some great books available if you want to do it on your own, but reading through them will help you get prepared.
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I just had to have an affidavit notarized and went to my bank (Sun Trust)to have it done. I was told that they won't notarize POA's, so I assume they wouldn't do wills either. Maybe other banks will? Also, if you fill out forms from the internet, be sure you follow NC law as far as who can sign as a valid witness.
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Why pay?? You can get all the forms, legal for your state from Internet ( incl. detailed description how to fill it out), and have it notarized ( your bank will do it free ). This documents will be legal, no need to go to attorney.
I'm sure it all depends on your individual circumstance. For instance, for a single person with no spouse, no children, no heirs, no complications, just a simple will, I sure would not hesitate to use an online or software source to create it. As long as it is properly worded, witnessed and notarized I can't see where it wouldn't be a valid document.
If you need to create a trust, and protect some assets from taxes and/or need to divide up assets, or have dependents, or have a business, etc, then yes, an attorney is most advantageous.
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