Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Washington
Writing A Will
My Mother wants me to write out a will for her that I have no idea on how to even start. She lives on my brothers property in a seperate house on the lot of which she does not own.She doesn't have money or any estate, all she has is what is in her home. Other than my brother & I, the rest of the family does not get along at all and she does not want to leave anything to any member of the family except for me. She wants me to be in charge of everything and distribute what she has, how I see fit, as she knows that I will give my brother certain things that he might want. The other members of the family are very greedy and probably would not allow me on the property to get her things until they have gone through what they want.So my question is, how do I write up a will? & how do I write up a will allowing me to be able to get onto the property to be able to get her things at her request.I know it has to be notorized but does it have to be recorded.
Please help
Thank You
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Writing A Will
If your mother truly wants to disinherit your siblings, she should have a will drafted by an experienced estate planning attorney. This will not be free -- you can count on approximately $300-400 for the Will. If she can receive the Will via email and execute it before a notary on her own you may be able to get the document drafted for a little less. Let me know if you need further assistance. As to getting to the property, if your mother names you as personal representative that will not be an issue.
Re: Writing A Will
The Law Offices of White and White can create a Will for your mother for $500. One of our attorneys will need to speak with her, probably for about 30 minutes, by phone would be fine. As to getting to your mother's things. It sounds like she is on the property with your brother with whom you get along. It is the rest of the family that may have difficulty getting to her things.
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