Looking to make a will. Anybody have any suggestions? Are online ones any good or do I need a proper lawyer? Things to look out for?

  • @[email protected]
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    62 years ago

    If your situation is normal to the point of boring, you can do an online will. Follow the instructions very carefully. If you have any property (including a savings account) in other provinces or other countries, a blended family, charitable bequests, get a lawyer who does estates and wills.

    • @[email protected]OP
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      32 years ago

      Thanks, yeah, sounds like it’s worth getting one then as I meet some of those criteria.

      Any advice on how to find a good lawyer?

      • @[email protected]
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        22 years ago

        LinkedIn, look for lawyers that specialize in wills and estates, then interview three or four. Or all family, friends and neighbours if they have worked with a lawyer that they liked. Ask about their prices and their rates. You don’t want someone who just uses a template and file in the blanks, you want one that will ask you a lot of equations to really understand your situation.

        If you’re in Alberta, DM me and I can recommend a couple.