uchuck@uncmed.med.unc.edu (10/09/90)
I am going to purchase a Legal software package. Its main purpose will be to create and modify *valid* self-attesting wills for myself and my spouse. In addition, the ability to write other binding documents such as Power of Attorney, Promissory Notes, simple Contracts, etc. would be a bonus. I am not attempting to become an Attorney nor do I want to circumvent their utility. I just want to be able to do some simple things myself! I know of two packages available. One is called "Willmaker" by Nolo Press and the other is "Personal Lawyer" by Bloc Publishing. I would appreciate any information regarding these and/or other similar packages. I will be glad to summarize and post the results (comments will be kept anonymous). Chuck Bennett uchuck@unc.bitnet uchuck@med.unc.edu
James_G_Grennan@cup.portal.com (10/13/90)
Your question is the answer! After purchasing and using the software to prepare a will, etc., do you then know that you have a valid, legal, and enforceable will in the state where the will is executed? The llegal requirements for a valid will vary from state to state. Likewise, have completed your will using the software, do you know that you have included all the legal consequences that may arise if you have not pproperly prepared your will? One last thought, a lawyer himself will usually heed the advise that: "He who represents himself has a foll (ops) fool for a client." Suggestion: If you use such software to prepare your will, at least take the prepared will to a lawyer for his advise as to its legality and its accomplishing that which you