Getting a will done?

[pisces6226]

I need to get organized about getting a will together now that we're expecting baby #2. A coworker mentioned it may be less expensive to go through a paralegal. Has anyone hired a lawyer or paralegal in the area to draft a will for you? How much do I need to budget for this? We don't have a complicated financial situation so I imagine it should be fairly straightforward.

[larzhope]

I used someone in Bellevue/Kirkland area - can get you the name if you'd like. We had a legal benefit through work so it only cost $50 so I don't know how much it is normally.

[mkate710]

I *think* ilovebed does estate planning work?

[pisces6226]

Feb 4, 2016 17:49:39 GMT -5 larzhope said:

I used someone in Bellevue/Kirkland area - can get you the name if you'd like. We had a legal benefit through work so it only cost $50 so I don't know how much it is normally.

It wouldn't hurt to give them a call. Go ahead and let me know the name. Thanks!

[larzhope]

pisces6226 it was Price and Farrington

[ilovebed]

Yes. I do estate planning. We charge a flat rate for a will package which includes the will, durable power of attorney, health care power of attorney, hippa forms, living will, and personal property memorandum. For a very straight forward will I usually charge a flat rate of $500 per individual or $850 for a married couple.

[ilovebed]

That's in kitsap. I think you can expect to pay more in Seattle.

[pisces6226]

Thanks for the info!!

[7costanza]

We are in the process of this too, through the legal benefit offered by my job. I think the package we are doing would normally be $1600, and includes the wills etc and also a revocable trust.

[ilovebed]

Feb 5, 2016 11:08:43 GMT -5 7costanza said:

We are in the process of this too, through the legal benefit offered by my job. I think the package we are doing would normally be $1600, and includes the wills etc and also a revocable trust.

Yes, that's consistent with a joint revocable trust package for our office as well.