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Wills?
Posted on 2/10/16 at 1:46 pm
Posted on 2/10/16 at 1:46 pm
So IRL one guy says go online and print it out.
Another says write it in your own handwriting so it cannot be contested.
Another says get a lawyer. Advice.
Another says write it in your own handwriting so it cannot be contested.
Another says get a lawyer. Advice.
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Posted on 2/10/16 at 1:57 pm to Zach
How standard is your life, Zach? If your life is pretty standard, print one out, fill in the blanks, and sign.
If your life is somewhat standard, print one out, and use it as a template to write one out, making changes as you see fit.
If your life is not really standard, get a lawyer.
If your life is somewhat standard, print one out, and use it as a template to write one out, making changes as you see fit.
If your life is not really standard, get a lawyer.
Posted on 2/10/16 at 2:00 pm to Zach
Better Call Saul.
Posted on 2/10/16 at 2:07 pm to Zach
I heard it has to be signed and dated.
the question is how do you keep it from being destroyed if the first person to find it does not like what it says?
Does probate court have a filing service?
the question is how do you keep it from being destroyed if the first person to find it does not like what it says?
Does probate court have a filing service?
This post was edited on 2/10/16 at 2:10 pm
Posted on 2/10/16 at 2:19 pm to Zach
Most lawyers will tell you you need a lawyer. (I'm not a lawyer.)
But it really depends on how complicated your family tree is.
Do you have children that fall into 'yours, mine and ours'? If so, you probably need an attorney.
Do you have usufruct concerns for when one spouse predeceases the other spouse? If yes, get a lawyer.
Are there family business partitioning issues to decide following the parent's grand finale'. (like Tom Benson) If so, get a lawyer.
Are the children all on board with whatever the parents want to do and wouldn't contest their decision? If not, get a lawyer.
But it really depends on how complicated your family tree is.
Do you have children that fall into 'yours, mine and ours'? If so, you probably need an attorney.
Do you have usufruct concerns for when one spouse predeceases the other spouse? If yes, get a lawyer.
Are there family business partitioning issues to decide following the parent's grand finale'. (like Tom Benson) If so, get a lawyer.
Are the children all on board with whatever the parents want to do and wouldn't contest their decision? If not, get a lawyer.
quote:A handwritten will can be contested in Louisiana just like a typed will can.
Another says write it in your own handwriting so it cannot be contested.
This post was edited on 2/10/16 at 2:21 pm
Posted on 2/10/16 at 2:43 pm to Zach
quote:
So IRL one guy says go online and print it out.
Another says write it in your own handwriting so it cannot be contested.
They are touching upon the subject of olographic wills. You shouldn't get your advice from people who don't know what they are talking about.
quote:
Another says get a lawyer. Advice.
Always.
This post was edited on 2/10/16 at 2:44 pm
Posted on 2/10/16 at 2:51 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
quote:
They are touching upon the subject of olographic wills. You shouldn't get your advice from people who don't know what they are talking about.
Yeah, that's the word he used. He's a notary.
Posted on 2/10/16 at 3:06 pm to Zach
Just don't die intestate.
Posted on 2/10/16 at 3:09 pm to stonerolledaway
quote:
I heard it has to be signed and dated.
the question is how do you keep it from being destroyed if the first person to find it does not like what it says?
Does probate court have a filing service?
It doesn't *have* to be signed and dated, but if not, it's just one more reason someone could attempt to challenge if you really wrote it or not.
Name an executor in your will that you trust, and provide him with a copy of the will. Ideally, the executor is a rather disinterested party.
Posted on 2/10/16 at 3:12 pm to Zach
quote:
Another says get a lawyer. Advice.
My wife just went through a 3 year legal battle over a hand written will.
Go to a lawyer...if you have significant assets over ~100K go to a good lawyer.
Posted on 2/10/16 at 3:19 pm to Zach
Your heirs will appreciate this being done the right way. Go to a lawyer.
Posted on 2/10/16 at 3:20 pm to LSU0358
quote:
Go to a lawyer...if you have significant assets over ~100K go to a good lawyer.
Thanks. This info has been very helpful.
Posted on 2/10/16 at 4:48 pm to Zach
LWYRUP
Posted on 2/10/16 at 4:59 pm to Zach
Go to a lawyer. The advice you were getting in the OP is not entirely accurate.
Posted on 2/10/16 at 6:37 pm to Zach
Attorney
Posted on 2/11/16 at 9:43 am to BayouBlue
Let's say I go to a lawyer and my will is gonna be relatively simple. What price would be reasonable?
Posted on 2/11/16 at 2:08 pm to LSUFanHouston
Other Kinds of Recognized Last Wills in Louisiana
In addition to the last will and testament as described above, Louisiana also recognizes holographic (handwritten) wills (called “holographic” in most other states) as valid legal documents so long as the entire document is in the testator’s handwriting and is signed and dated by the testator.
In addition to the last will and testament as described above, Louisiana also recognizes holographic (handwritten) wills (called “holographic” in most other states) as valid legal documents so long as the entire document is in the testator’s handwriting and is signed and dated by the testator.
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