A Will is a legal document that spells out who should get your things, like money and belongings after you pass away. It picks a person(s) you trust to make sure your things go to the right people. You can use a Will to leave things to your friends, family, or charities. Making a Will is really important if you have special things you want to give to others when you’re gone. It helps keep your family from getting stressed or mixed up about who should get what.
Do I Need a Will?
Whether you need a will depends on your personal and financial circumstances, but it’s generally a good idea for most people.
Making a Will When You Have Kids
If you have kids who are still young, making a Will is super important for taking care of them. In your Will, you can choose a guardian who will look after your kids, and a custodian who will take care of any money or things you leave for your kids. If you don’t have a Will, the court will decide who takes care of your kids and their inheritance, and you won’t have a say in it. Wills go through a process called probate, where a court watches over how your stuff is given out according to your Will.
If you pass away without a Will, it’s called “dying intestate.” Every state has rules called Intestate Succession Laws that decide who gets your stuff if you didn’t say in a Will. So, if you don’t pick people to get your things (beneficiaries), the state will choose for you based on these laws.
You can change your Will in two ways: either make a whole new one or add changes to the one you have, which is called a Codicil. At We The People, we’re really experienced at helping you with Simple Wills and Codicils.
When you’re ready to sign your Will, we’ve got everything you need, like a notary and two people to watch you sign it. We’ll give you a list of questions to answer that covers everything for a Simple Will. Then, we use your answers to make the legal papers.
Our price for a Simple Will is $249. A lot of people also make a Health Care Proxy and a Power of Attorney when they do their Will. A Health Care Proxy lets you pick someone you trust to make health decisions for you if you can’t. A Power of Attorney lets someone you trust handle your money and finances for you.
Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Gather Personal Information
Compile important personal information, including details about your assets (like property, investments, and bank accounts), debts, and the names and addresses of beneficiaries and potential guardians if you have minor children.
Complete Workbook
Answer all the questions in our complete workbook/questionaire.
Drafting the Will
Based on the information provided, We The People will draft your will. The Will includes appointing an executor for your estate, designating beneficiaries, and specifying how your assets should be distributed.
Review the Draft
Review the draft of your Will carefully. Make sure it accurately reflects your wishes and contains all necessary details.
Make Necessary Revisions
If you find any areas that need changes or additional information, inform We The People so they can make the necessary revisions.
Finalize the Will
Once you are satisfied with the draft, We The People will prepare the final version of your will.
Signing and Witnesses
Arrange a time to sign the will. New York law requires that this signing be witnessed by at least two individuals, who must also sign the document. The must not be named in the Will.
Store Your Will Safely
Store the original will in a safe and secure location. Inform your executor or a trusted individual where the will is stored. Some people choose to give their executor the original of the Will.
Keep Your Will Updated
Remember to update your will as your life circumstances change, such as after marriages, divorces, births of children, or significant changes in assets.
A Health Care Proxy is a legal document where you choose someone you trust to make medical decisions for you if you ever can’t make them yourself. It’s like saying, “If I’m too sick to talk to the doctors, this is the person who will help decide what’s best for me.” This person makes sure doctors know what you want for your health care.
Do I Need a Health Care Proxy?
It’s generally a good idea for most people.
Our price for a Health Care Proxy is $99. Many people also make a Health Care Proxy and a Power of Attorney when they do their Will.
Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Complete Workbook
Answer all the questions in our questionnaire.
Drafting the Health Care Proxy
Based on the information provided, We The People will draft your Health Care Proxy.
Review the Draft
Review the draft of your document carefully. Make sure it accurately reflects your wishes.
Make Necessary Revisions
If you find any areas that need changes or additional information, inform We The People so they can make the necessary revisions.
Finalize the Health Care Proxy
Once you are satisfied with the draft, We The People prepare the final version.
Signing and Witnesses
Arrange a time to sign the Health Care Proxy. New York law requires that this signing be witnessed by at least two individuals, who must also sign the document.
A Power of Attorney is a special document where you pick someone you trust to make decisions about your money and property for you. This person, called your “agent,” can pay your bills, manage your bank accounts, or even sell things you own if you can’t do these things yourself. It’s useful if you ever get too sick to handle your money or if you just need someone to help you with your finances..
Do I Need a Power of Attorney?
Whether you need a Power of Attorney depends on your personal and financial circumstances, but it’s generally a good idea for most people.
Our price for a Durable Financial Power of Attorney is $99. A lot of people also make a Will and a Health Care Proxy when they do their Power of Attorney.
Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Gather Personal Information
Compile important personal information, including details about your assets (like property, investments, and bank accounts), debts, and the names and addresses of beneficiaries and potential guardians if you have minor children.
Complete Workbook
Answer all the questions and pay within 30 days of starting to fill out the form.
Drafting the Power of Attorney
Based on the information provided, We The People will assist in drafting your will. This will include appointing an executor for your estate, designating beneficiaries, and specifying how your assets should be distributed.
Review the Draft
Review the draft of your will carefully. Make sure it accurately reflects your wishes and contains all necessary details.
Make Necessary Revisions
If you find any areas that need changes or additional information, inform We The People so they can make the necessary revisions.
Finalize the Power of Attorney
Once you are satisfied with the draft, We The People will prepare the final version of your Power of Attorney.
Signing and Witnesses
Arrange a time to sign the Power of Attorney. New York law requires that this signing be witnessed by at least two individuals, who must also sign the document.
Will
A Will is a legal document that spells out who should get your things, like money and belongings after you pass away. It picks a person(s) you trust to make sure your things go to the right people. You can use a Will to leave things to your friends, family, or charities.
Making a Will is really important if you have special things you want to give to others when you’re gone. It helps keep your family from getting stressed or mixed up about who should get what.
Do I Need a Will?
Whether you need a will depends on your personal and financial circumstances, but it’s generally a good idea for most people.
Making a Will When You Have Kids
If you have kids who are still young, making a Will is super important for taking care of them. In your Will, you can choose a guardian who will look after your kids, and a custodian who will take care of any money or things you leave for your kids.
If you don’t have a Will, the court will decide who takes care of your kids and their inheritance, and you won’t have a say in it. Wills go through a process called probate, where a court watches over how your stuff is given out according to your Will.
If you pass away without a Will, it’s called “dying intestate.” Every state has rules called Intestate Succession Laws that decide who gets your stuff if you didn’t say in a Will. So, if you don’t pick people to get your things (beneficiaries), the state will choose for you based on these laws.
You can change your Will in two ways: either make a whole new one or add changes to the one you have, which is called a Codicil. At We The People, we’re really experienced at helping you with Simple Wills and Codicils.
When you’re ready to sign your Will, we’ve got everything you need, like a notary and two people to watch you sign it. We make writing your Will super easy and not stressful. We’ll give you a list of questions to answer that covers everything for a Simple Will. Then, we use your answers to make the legal papers.
Our price for a Simple Will is $249. A lot of people also make a Health Care Proxy and a Power of Attorney when they do their Will. A Health Care Proxy lets you pick someone you trust to make health decisions for you if you can’t. A Power of Attorney lets someone you trust handle your money and finances for you.
Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Gather Personal Information
Compile important personal information, including details about your assets (like property, investments, and bank accounts), debts, and the names and addresses of beneficiaries and potential guardians if you have minor children.
Complete Workbook
Answer all the questions in our complete workbook/questionaire.
Drafting the Will
Based on the information provided, We The People will draft your will. The Will includes appointing an executor for your estate, designating beneficiaries, and specifying how your assets should be distributed.
Review the Draft
Review the draft of your Will carefully. Make sure it accurately reflects your wishes and contains all necessary details.
Make Necessary Revisions
If you find any areas that need changes or additional information, inform We The People so they can make the necessary revisions.
Finalize the Will
Once you are satisfied with the draft, We The People will prepare the final version of your will.
Signing and Witnesses
Arrange a time to sign the will. New York law requires that this signing be witnessed by at least two individuals, who must also sign the document. The must not be named in the Will.
Store Your Will Safely
Store the original will in a safe and secure location. Inform your executor or a trusted individual where the will is stored. Some people choose to give their executor the original of the Will.
Keep Your Will Updated
Remember to update your will as your life circumstances change, such as after marriages, divorces, births of children, or significant changes in assets.
Health Care Proxy
A Health Care Proxy is a legal document where you choose someone you trust to make medical decisions for you if you ever can’t make them yourself. It’s like saying, “If I’m too sick to talk to the doctors, this is the person who will help decide what’s best for me.” This person makes sure doctors know what you want for your health care.
Do I Need a Health Care Proxy?
It’s generally a good idea for most people.
Our price for a Health Care Proxy is $99. Many people also make a Health Care Proxy and a Power of Attorney when they do their Will.
Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Complete Workbook
Answer all the questions in our questionnaire.
Drafting the Health Care Proxy
Based on the information provided, We The People will draft your Health Care Proxy.
Review the Draft
Review the draft of your document carefully. Make sure it accurately reflects your wishes.
Make Necessary Revisions
If you find any areas that need changes or additional information, inform We The People so they can make the necessary revisions.
Finalize the Health Care Proxy
Once you are satisfied with the draft, We The People prepare the final version.
Signing and Witnesses
Arrange a time to sign the Health Care Proxy. New York law requires that this signing be witnessed by at least two individuals, who must also sign the document.
Power of Attorney
A Power of Attorney is a special document where you pick someone you trust to make decisions about your money and property for you. This person, called your “agent,” can pay your bills, manage your bank accounts, or even sell things you own if you can’t do these things yourself. It’s useful if you ever get too sick to handle your money or if you just need someone to help you with your finances..
Do I Need a Power of Attorney?
Whether you need a Power of Attorney depends on your personal and financial circumstances, but it’s generally a good idea for most people.
Our price for a Durable Financial Power of Attorney is $99. A lot of people also make a Will and a Health Care Proxy when they do their Power of Attorney.
Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Gather Personal Information
Compile important personal information, including details about your assets (like property, investments, and bank accounts), debts, and the names and addresses of beneficiaries and potential guardians if you have minor children.
Complete Workbook
Answer all the questions and pay within 30 days of starting to fill out the form.
Drafting the Power of Attorney
Based on the information provided, We The People will assist in drafting your will. This will include appointing an executor for your estate, designating beneficiaries, and specifying how your assets should be distributed.
Review the Draft
Review the draft of your will carefully. Make sure it accurately reflects your wishes and contains all necessary details.
Make Necessary Revisions
If you find any areas that need changes or additional information, inform We The People so they can make the necessary revisions.
Finalize the Power of Attorney
Once you are satisfied with the draft, We The People will prepare the final version of your Power of Attorney.
Signing and Witnesses
Arrange a time to sign the Power of Attorney. New York law requires that this signing be witnessed by at least two individuals, who must also sign the document.