[G.R.I.T.S.]

Originally Posted by dougjb

Right after I do my will on line, I am going to find a website to do my own open heart surgery. I heard its really simple. Afterall, I am sure those people who spend seven years obtaining post-secondary degrees and spending years in practice really know nothing more than I do...if I obtain my information from the internet. Besides I will be cold and rotting in my grave before it comes time for my internet will to take effect. Then I won't care at all.

For those of you rendering legal advice here, if you are not a Florida licensed attorney, you are committing a felony! Just thought you would like to know.

The last time I checked it wasn't a felony to answer questions; i.e., is this better than that, where can I..., who can do..., have you...

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by BethBowen

Thought it was recommended to have a trust in Florida.

Yes, they are recommended by lawyers who make a lot of money selling them.

[rjm1cc]

Yes, a trust is good if you want to control the money after your death. Also if you have significant assets or potential fights over your will a trust could be useful.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by rjm1cc

Yes, a trust is good if you want to control the money after your death. Also if you have significant assets or potential fights over your will a trust could be useful.

You can't take it with you and you shouldn't try to control it after you are dead.

[manaboutown]

A simple will from a reputable online website can do the job for many small estates, no doubt about it. Concerns I would have as a testator are whether I satisfactorily met the law's execution requirements and about whether I was aware of all the incidentals I should be considering.

Apparently holographic wills are not recognized in Florida. Holographic Wills | Jacksonville Probate Lawyer

As others have posted if one uses a simple will to pass on an estate it might be desirable to hold bank accounts, securities accounts and such in Totten trusts/PODs. What Is a Totten Trust? | Nolo

[Buckeye Bleau]

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[birdiebill]

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[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by OpusX1

Legal advice is almost always worth what you pay for it.

DO you know what they call a lawyer who graduated last in his law school class? A lawyer.

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

DO you know what they call a lawyer who graduated last in his law school class? A lawyer.

and with a doctor, an MD?

[dcc@cohrn.com]

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[Renee1953]

Originally Posted by mydavid

I retrieved a templet on line and customized it to fit my needs, had it notarized total cost $20. Their are Lawyers around here that will do it for $100.

Will you please share the name and contact information of that lawyer?
Thank you.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by charlie1

Banks, UPS, etc will not notarize legal documents such as this. Who else can you use and who did you use at witnesses? Is there a notary that will supply witnesses?

I had mine done at the Fidelity Investments office, and they provided witnesses. But, I am a customer, so I don't know if they will do it for non-customers.

I find it shameful that notaries won't do their job for everyone. It shouldn't matter what document is being signed or whether it was prepared by a lawyer. The notary is not validating the document. They are just verifying a signature. Regarding witnesses, why can't you bring your own witnesses?