Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio

You should have mother in law talk directly to an attorney. This is a very important document and there are strict requirements as to the form etc.

There are lots of documents that can be prepared on your own but I would never recommend that a will be prepared without an attorney. I am not saying this because as an attorney I would get a big fee for a will. In fact, preparation of a will usually costs the attorney as much or more than he or she charges. ie initial conference. 1hour paperwork by staff to open file .25 hours,

Preparation of draft of will, .50 hours for atty and .50 hours for staff. Send copy of draft to client for review .25 hour staff time. Office conference to sign will, .50 hours. Staff time to conform copies to orginal and prepare to client, .25 hours. Total attorney time, 2 hours at 200.00/hour equal 400.00. Total staff time 1hour. Assuming this is a fairly uncomplicated will and there is not a need for any type of trust-Normal charge for the will is 150.00.

Not a big money maker!

In any event-get an attorney for this!

Good Luck!

DHD

I would also advise hiring an attorney to prepare a will, but would also recommend doing other basic documents like a living will, financial power of attorney as well as a healthcare power of attorney. These are the essential documents for any individual. I recommend locating an attorney near the area, I believe this site enables you to do so. If you need anything further, please contact me office at http://www.socrateslegal.com .

Your mother in law should meet with an attorney who is experienced in estate planning and can help her put her wishes into writing. The attorney will also help her coordinate her assets so that they are owned properly to care out her wishes. Also as important is a financial power of attorney and possibly a health care power of attorney and living will.

An experienced attorney can assist your mother in law and give her peace of mind and make things as easy as possible for her loved ones.

This should be handled with the help of an attorney. You are an in-law and not a family member related by blood. Therefore, a third party, preferably a professional, should be involved.