Creating a Will

[The Crippler]

Genie: Ok SabineHunter, you have 3 wishes.
SH: First, I wish for a world without lawyers.
Genie: Ok, granted.
SH: Second, I wish for--
Genie: No more wishes.
SH: But you said I have 3 wishes!?!
Genie: Sue me.

[Grayson]

genie: Ok sabinehunter, you have 3 wishes.
Sh: First, i wish for a world without lawyers.
Genie: Ok, granted.
Sh: Second, i wish for--
genie: No more wishes.
Sh: But you said i have 3 wishes!?!
Genie: Sue me.

lol!

[Tiburon1]

I second everything below. You also may want to run the draft past your accountant before the final is signed. A lawyer, who specializes in estate planning, should be able to navigate this well but you would be surprised what gets overlooked and your accountant will be in a better position to head off any potential issues as he/she is better acquainted with your current financial situation. Another pro tip is to create an inventory of all of your assets you shouldn't need to worry about having anything appraised as your beneficiary will receive a step up in basis to any property and/or stock you own.

4 things
1. last will testament
2. medical power of attorney
3. durable power of attorney
4. directive to physicians and family or surrogates

All 4 can be done by a lawyer for around $350 to $500...depending.

Trust me...all these needed because god forbid something happens and none of these are done...its a nightmare for those trying to figure out estate, monies, burial, on and on.

Don't believe the youtube or free stuff online...just pay for a lawyer who does this for a living.