Re: Affordable Attorney drafted Wills - NC and GA

From: Randy Barnes <rbarnes@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: Affordable Attorney drafted Wills - NC and GA
Date: Sun, 09 Aug 1998 09:50:45 -0400

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> Lisa wrote:
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> My husband and me -- both in our mid-30s -- have two preschoolers and
> are expecting a third child. We've some assets, though not a ton. We
> think it's time we did a will. Anyone have ideas on software that would
> allow us to do our own, customizing it to fit North Carolina law (our
> home state) so that it would be legally recognized should the need
> arise? Any recommendations appreciated.

Lisa, 

 If mom and dad die the kids are devastated emotionally and without a
will/trust they are unable to get your assets, including your life
insurance, until they are 18. Now just what's the FIRST thing an 18 year
old will do with $100k? College, right? Please include a trustee for
children in your plan. 

Since you're in N.C. you are in luck. You have an opportunity to obtain
wills prepared by dedicated estate planning attorneys very easily. I
believe the fee for two simple wills is still $99 per couple, but it
could be a little higher. They offer a couple of trust packages
including Powers of Attorney that can't be beat. The only problem is
that they are only in Greensboro and Charlotte,N.C., plus an office in
Atlanta.

This beats the pants off any do-it-yourself plan. I have done a little
looking but have not been able to find a similar service in the 48 other
states. Anyone know of something like this? 

I used to work for this company, (which has been around for nearly 20
years), and think they offer a fantastic service.  Any company that
offers a 60 right of cancellation, in writing, HAS to deliver the
service and product that thrill customers.

Look up *Personal Legal Plans, Inc. in the phone book and call them this
week. 

You could also reach one of their consultants at
mailto:cutch442@mindspring.com

IN most every state you could also obtain a free will (and much more)
prepared by your provider attorney firm, via PrePaid Legal Services.
This 27 year old public company (Ticker:PPD)is also top drawer and is
sort of like a legal HMO at around $16 month.  If want more info on this
mailto:nasi@mindspring.com 

- - Randy

( OK, I'm no lawyer either, and your kids' guardian can have access to
the money IF they appear in your county probate court and get permission
from the judge to have a certain amount for a certain purpose..yadda
yadda. If you'd ever seen anyone living under these circumstances, as I
have, you would act promptly to take care of this. Stick your documents
in a drawer and rest easily for the next 20 years, then review your plan
for the next stage of your life.)

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