QUESTION
Is it legal to make a new will for my mom?
Asked on Jul 23rd, 2011 on Estate Planning - Florida
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My Mom is from VA. and came to Florida and got sick,she made a new will in Va and has not been able to return to sign. Can we do a new one on legal Zoom? She has changed her will 3 times ,since my Dad has passed 2 years ago. My brother talked her into changing it and leaving everything to him and his daughter and then he killed himself in May, so that is the last will.
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Its legal to make a new will, the question should be is she capable. You might look at having a will drawn up professionally as it can help to eliminate problems down the road and make sure she is doing what she desires. A will can be relatively inexpensive if done by an attorney. For example we charge $200 for a will and it will be a much more complete will than you will receive from Quicken or an online service like LegalZoom. Regardless of which way you decide to go, may estate planning lawyers will do a free consultation so that you can discuss the circumstances and her goals. Often there are better solutions than a simple online will that will save dollars in the futurel
Answered on Jul 26th, 2011 at 8:49 AM