Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in North Carolina

Re: Do I have to have an Attorney to make out a will?

You absolutely do NOT have to have an attorney to draw a will, or to make changes to a will. Haveing said that, I would urge you to go to an attorney. It costs 50 to 100 to draw a simple will, and it would be foolish to end up with your children or relatives fighting because your will is writtten in such a way that it is legally unclear or can be challanged. Losing a spouse, or parent is hard enough without having to fuss with a home made will. But if you choose to make your own changes, you are well advised to do a new will. Crossing things out or adding things to an existing will can invalidate the entire will. And if you do make changes, be sure to have them notorized and witnessed. The law requires two witnesses, and neither of them can be someone who is inheriting under the will. They must also be of legal age. Good luck!