Paul, just saw your video. As a retired CPA with a long background in estate/tax planning, I find your common sense approach to estate planning both highly informative and refreshing. If you have done so already, I strongly encourage you to develop a portfolio of forms and instructions that the average person could read, evaluate, and adapt to their own situation. Your explanations and everyday language is the best I’ve heard for a normally intimidating subject. Good job...
@@heidiceleridad7346 I have written my own will a number of times. When circumstances changed and I always got it notarized just in case. I also had a witness present at the time I had it done. I also included that this will dated ??? renders all previous wills null and void.
You don't have the $500 to do it legally? First of all, what makes you think this isn't legal? If you don't have $500, that is both pretty scary and sad.
@I am me • 25y ago do you know this person or their situation? Sad that there’s so many more people judging without knowing than encouraging and loving one another. Because, guess what? EVERYBODY is going through something. Sit down and maybe try and grow some compassion and understanding in Jesus name!
@I am me • 25y ago Everyone seems to have an excuse for every awful thing they do. Fact is, you weren’t required to chime in and assume that about someone who obviously by their own admission is facing some struggles. What good came of this? Your own superiority ego boost? We will definitely being agreeing to disagree especially on belief in The One True God of All. Including you and I. Jesus is The Way, The Truth and The Life and one day very soon every knee will bow and every tongue confess that He is God. There is much evidence of Him. Take a breath. Evidence. Sun shining on your face? Evidence. So many historical facts and prophetic happening written thousands of years ago coming to fruition right before your every eyes and yet, you are hardening your heart to the one who created and loves you the most! Prayers for peace and your blinders to be removed! Come to the Blessed Hope and truly Live!
As a Certified Financial Planner, specializing in Tax Laws and working with several Estate Planning Attorneys in my area, I am so impressed by the clarity and simple delivery of your video. On several occasions, we've held free public seminars to give overviews to those who need a will, but would never seek one because of the cost. This simpler approach would work well as an outline and incentive to, at least , take action, as you said. Thank you so much!
Ah, but (BUT) This will still go through PROBATE. Costing in attorney and court fees. Do A Living Trust. Avoid the tie up in court cost and delays that will eat up proceeds.
I also sent the original will to myself via Certified Mail. I also sent a copy to my kids via Certified Mail with my address, I wrote on the back of each envelope To be opened by the court if need be then taped over it. I also have another copy so they can read it as well. I was more extensive in my will including not only my personal property but all of my copyrights and licensing agreements, etc. In Cali we have the same thing, a written will is admissible. I actually like this because it is my very own handwriting which can be compared to my writing in my journals. I do enjoy your video and saved it because there was helpful information I can use in the future if need be, saved it. Blessings to you. Amen.
This will still go through PROBATE. Costing in attorney and court fees. Do A Living Trust. Avoid the tie up in court cost and delays that will eat up proceeds.
Please don't write your own Will Financial Elder Abusers use them to steal our families legacies, Hire a NICER Approved Forgery Proof Inheritance Administration Lawyer, who will protect you when you're vulnerable and defend your grantees legacies.
Thank you so much, Paul. I have been very sick for about the past 8 months and today I am going into hospital for surgery and I don't want to sound 'crazy' but all I can say is that I just do not have a good feeling about this. When you are so sick and weak, you just don't have the energy to move. So last night while tossing & turning, I started to panic and quickly looked up holograph wills. If things go well today you can bet that I'll be seeing a professional because I also need POAs. As I am doing this on an emergency basis, it does give me peace of mind knowing that everyone is taken care of. Thanks again, Paul
Paul, I am sooo grateful to hear your explanation of simple written wills. I am in the process of writing a 'self proving' will and get it notarized with 2 witnesses. I am one of the ones who Absolutely Refuses to pay a lawyer thousands for Simple issues. Done that...but No More. My children have passed away, and one was special needs. I rent an apt. now and only have listed beneficiaries for monetary issues (ie, IRA, mutual funds etc.). I even went for 'free consultations from lawyers....sure IF you go with Them, Only is it free. Can't thank you enough for confirming my belief in 'doing it yourself'. You're really a confidence booster!
My father is 92 yrs. old and he said he never made out a will so the other day we sat down and wrote out a will pretty close to what you just did. He can't hardly write anymore so he told me what to put down. It is just me and him and he said he wanted me to have everything. The house his old car and what little he has in his bank account. We did go to the bank and signed papers so I could have access to his checking and savings account so I could write checks to pay his bills because he could not do that anymore. I have been his caregiver for the last 6 years. Here in Texas we don't know if it's legal to do so but we did it anyway just in case and we both signed it. I as a witness. Thank you for this video and hope we did the right thing.
Please don't write your own Will Financial Elder Abusers use them to steal our families legacies, use a NICER approved Forgery Proof Trusted Advisor with a Permission Ledger Arbiter Interdiction Trust complete administration.
Please don’t write your own Will financial elder abusers use it to victimize vulnerable seniors and steal families legacies. Hire a NICER approved Forgery Proof Inheritance Administration Lawyer. To defend us with a Permission Ledger Arbiter Interdiction Trust and defend our grantees with a complete administration.
Getting an attorney is dependent on the level of assets and the complications of your Career and life. The vast majority who live paycheck to pay check don't need an attorney and this attorney is serving a great example of what an attorney should be! Congrats !!!!
THANK YOU so much. I am a senior citizen (70 yo.) and live only on my Social Security (around $1000). If my state allows oleographic wills, this will be the way I will proceed in writing up my will. I am so glad your channel popped up on my screen today, as I have been deeply concerned about NOT being able to afford a lawyer. Blessings to you and your family.
Thank you so very much. I am someone who doesn't have many assets and on a fixed income and I appreciate you telling us how to do it. My state does take handwritten wills but I just didn"t know how to word it. Now I do. It is very much appreciated.
I subscribed. BEING 81 years and OF sound body and mind, and having out-lived my husband who left everything to me when he died. I would be very interested in the "do it yourself" information you discussed. I live in Mississippi. I was born in 1941 in Shreveport, LA. Thank you for your generosity.
Thank you Paul for your educational videos and real-life examples which makes it easier to understand the complex concept of creating a trust. I absolutely appreciate and support your suggestion to provide forms and drafts to your viewers so they can at least consider drafting their own will if their situation is simple enough to use your material. I believe one of the main reasons for a lot of people do not to have a will or trust is the cost of an attorney and also not understanding the complex legal language spoken by many attorneys which is time-consuming and expensive. Again thank you for a public service and keep up the good work.
Paul, I think a PDF form to follow is a great idea! I am single on a small pension here in California. I have two properties along with some tools and equipment that I would like to leave to my neighbors. I pretty much live paycheck-to-paycheck, so there isn’t anything complicated financially. It seems to me that my estate is pretty much straight forward, and I can’t see why I need to spend over $1000 just to get my property transferred over upon my death.
Look into TOD (Transfer On Death) or Lady Bird Deed it remains your property until death, then TOD or Lady Bird Deed becomes valid. No need for probate court. Needs to be witnessed by 2 people not related to you. Then notarized and filed at county clerks. Type or hand write listing the tools and contents of house and outbuildings as he described in this video. Have 2 people unrelated witness with signature and date it. Then ALL has to be notorized at county clerks offices. And filed.
Start a trust, put your assets in it including real estate, bank acc, personal property ect. Start a whole life insurance policy put it in the trust. Borrow from the policy get more real estate sell it pay back the policy, do that over and over create passive income add it all to the trust and control who the trust goes to when you pass and how it’s distributed and when. If you do it right you can create generational wealth and avoid probate after death and taxes during the process.
Appreciate your public service, thanks and wish more lawyers would take the time to perform similar free legal service for their community and society.
Paul: Loved your presentation. Your simple and straightforward video answered many of my questions. Thank you for taking the time to "Serve the Public."
Wow thank you so much!! I have googled this SO MANY TIMES and stressed about it so much over the years. I looked it up and my state recognizes hand written wills too. I'm going to make one today and put it in my bible, good place to stick it if the family knows to look there. God bless!
Just viewed your video and found your presentation refreshing. Clear and informative. PLEASE do offer PDFs, templates, how-to's, etc. if possible! Did my own divorce and several civil suits, finding attorney fees way out of my reach, and felt I was more than capable (woo hoo, I was)! Thank you
Thank you just today I realized I need a will I don’t have much but wanted to make sure my belongings snd money go to my daughter .. my health is not good these days.. so thankful I found you so quickly 🙏🏼I’ve been a single mom since before I had her and she’s deserves all of it
Thank you, Sir for telling this about Last Will Testament...you are very kind that you share this to people like us who don’t know very much about matters like this.
What would be great is a checklist that one could check off to figure out if a simple will is enough, or an estate will type would be a better choice. Also information on contesting wills, I heard you have to mention immediate family in your wills so they cant contest a will. Just a thought but the check list would be a great idea for young families just starting out and deciding on a will for the first time.
Thank you so very much for demystifying the task for those of us who only require a fuss free will because we own no yachts, stocks, bonds, gold bullion, diamonds, furs, summer home, winter home or anything else of material worth. And may I add that at times such as these I'm very happy and thankful for my simple, penniless life.
Thank you Sir,for your unselfish informative matter n to educate people to do this inexpensive Will without spending much fee to the attorney! GOD bless 🙏
Just found your video and website. How wonderful that you explain everything so wonderfully simple. My husband and I went to and attorney in the Fall of 2019, she charged us $200.00 for an office visit. Collected information, stated she would get back with us, the Pandemic happened, and we never heard back from her. Everything was so complicated when she explained everything. We will definitely look over your website and information. Thank you and God Bless.
I was looking online for a to-do list, a simple form of instruction to start a folder. I just needed a kick start to get my things/assets in order. As I was searching online, I ran into so many that wanted to sell me a KIT or help me along for a fee. Your "how to write a valid will in 4 minutes" helped. I'll start here. Thanks much
Thank you Paul. It truly is a peace of mind knowing I just followed your example and shared it with my brother, then filed it in my safe. I do plan to have an in-depth will created later, but here we are, March 2020, and Coronavirus is in our area. We must believe it will all work out and the COVID-19 will be extinguished quickly. But your instruction sure made me feel better. Thanks again. Be safe.
Sir, your videos are indeed helpful to a great many who may not have additional resources to access these vital documents. Thank you and blessings back to you a thousand fold.
Definitely interested in a form will with video instructions. As a single 58 year old mom with 2 adult kids, I just have a home and a car that I don’t want the state taking possession of. Covid 19 has put writing a will and/or trust on my mind and I’d really like to get it done soon at a reasonable price. A few years ago an attorney quoted me $3300 and he would not budge on the price. I look forward to more info from you. Thanks!
@@nickmalone3143 A credit union might connect her with a lawyer who'll do it for $250, as they did recently for a friend of mine. So yes, $3300 is way over the top.
I am so grateful for this. I think that I want to just handwrite my will and include all my wishes and a list of all of my possessions and who my possessions should go to in it. I am just 3 years shy of becoming 50. But, I want to start planning early.
Paul, I think it would be very beneficial to people like my single son who just owns a piece of property and would like to leave it to us if he predeceases us. Thank you for you willingness to educate us through your RUclips videos. My goal is to watch every one of them.
I've avoided this for the very reasons you state. All the forms I'd checked were soooo complicated. I'm encouraged by your simple explanation. At least this can get me started. I don't have an estate, just simple. Thank you so much.
Yes, a platform of this type is a excellent idea sir. I live in Illinois, This video has provided some valuable information, thank you. Your presentation style is refreshing, precise and trustworthy.
Thank you for your very simple last will and testament.It is clear,precise and direct to the point.No need to spend a lot of money.For a written last will and testament is also honored in our country, Philippines.
We are in our sixties & need to make a new & current will. With you laying it out so well we will be able to write it & quit putting it off. Thank you so very much.
Thank you for providing a clear, concise message. I have an outdated will that was done years ago by an attorney and my circumstances have changed. I have been putting it off due to the expense and you have relieved my mind.
Thank you...thank you...thank you....you have been honest and generous with your knowledge. We are going to do this. We went to a law firm and the their propsed fee was in the thousands. Went locally to an another very nice attorney but did not follow what we specifically stated and Gain fee in the thousands... we will do our own. Thank you!!! God Bless you and your family.
Thank you Paul for being willing to help individuals that would like to draw up their own will. We do not have very much to leave anyone and are Seniors who don’t have extra money to hire an attorney. We live in Texas and are allowed to leave a handwritten will. We would love some forms, or other information that we could download so we could write our own wills. Thank you so much. God bless you.
We live in Texas and just need a straightforward will such as this since we have two children to leave everything to. Would this will need to be notarized and filed with someone?
@@kathymcmullen6818 I live in Texas also, it's my understanding, that you need two witnesses, to backup your identity, and all three of you would have to do so with a notary
I have a good PDF, i edited it and it's really good and everything, but when i was trying to paste it on here, it says it's an invalid argument. Like, what?? First the dislike button is gone, and now we can't comment something with facts... So if you guys want, I could send it to you through something else? I could send it through email or phone number, and then once i send it you can delete that comment on here so that no one else can have your information. :)
Now that the Will is written what do you do with it? Are there multiple copies? Do you tell your wife and kids where it is? How can you insure that no one has falsified the will and signed on your behalf? What’s the best separate 3rd party to validate a copy of the will if it’s ever questioned?
Do NOT make copies, just one original. Make sure the named executor knows where it is. There is only one third party to validate the will, and that’s the probate judge. Notarizing a will is useless, it can be overridden by a newer will. Some people are making videos of their will signing, that can’t hurt.
I am amazed you are doing this BEFORE even settling into your new home. Motivates me to do "the will". Thanks. Also, I am open to learning from you, and having forms, etc.
Thank you for making this video. Some of my friends have been meaning to make a will but haven't gotten around to it. They have desires that would not be met intestate. So learning how to make a will in handwriting is so helpful. Being from California, it's another state that allows handwritten Wills. California offers an online will, however it requires Witnesses which can't be brought together during our current situation.
I thank you so much for this video, and am also definitely interested in your "Portfolio of forms" that you mentioned. I am on social security and disabled so the info you give everyone is such a blessing!
Thank you! This was very informative. PDFs and further instructions for various life circumstances would be most appreciated. Especially for older singles with very few living family members.
❤ U are so special to take the the time and show and give us a idea...am 73 humble and limited finance so this I and do.. Bless U and deeply appreciated.. ❤😊..Christy
This video is very easy to follow. A website is a great idea! Adding to what you just demonstrated with a number of common variations (but not too involved) would be useful. Also, a list of states that allow holographic wills. Links on unfamiliar & legal terms for definitions would also be helpful, like a popup when clicking on the word or a glossary page.
I encourage my customers to have a will. thank you for letting me know it is important to know if a hand written will is valid in my country or state. I certainly will look into this.
I'm in California and a single friend of mine had only a home And personal possessions....I told her to write a will on paper. She said she wanted her niece to have it all. Never wrote it down. Passed away and niece got nothing....friends cousin whom she didn't like got it all. County officer said if she had written something it would have helped 😁
A friend died suddenly in January, in Texas, with no will. She had a farm and animals to deal with. Her husband had died in November. She had a son and daughter who had predeceased her, but did have a grand-daughter. A nephew and his wife took over handling things, as they were the only ones close by and had helped her over the last few years. My friend had not spoken to her son in 18 years, and yet, he will get half the estate. He flew in from Washington state for the funeral and then left. The nephew and his wife get nothing. Took 2 months, but finally got her named as administrator of the estate, so animals could be dispersed. But meantime, they had to be fed and cared for.
In the novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" Tom's owner at the moment is afraid that if he writes a will, he will immediately die. That used to be a rare, but real, superstition. His sister had been visiting and had been very concerned for one little slave girl named "Topsy". She insisted her brother write out that "Topsy" would belong to the sister when bro died. When the brother died, everything else (and all slaves) were just sold to just anyone to pay off brother's debts. The "Topsy" character in the novel is the source of the phrase "I just growed" for a child utterly uncared for. It's often applied to situations that just happen without planning, everything topsy turvy.
Do your will now if you haven’t already. Pull it out and re-read it every time someone is born, dies, marries, or divorces (you may want to make a change). In California, a holographic will doesn’t even need to be witnessed, just clear and in the testator’s (dead guy) handwriting, signed and dated.
Thank you for sharing and your service. Thank you to those who provided helpful information in the comment section too. I live in NY where everything is so complicated and expensive but your video has removed some of my fear to move forward and take some action.
Thank you so much for your lavish and important awareness extended to public inorder to save money and the hassle of looking for Attorneys to do this document. Thank you so much once again. Nihal-Sri Lanka
Paul, keep up the great service you provide, as many people worldwide have and will continue to find it very useful and helpful for there lives and family. As a business owner many family ask for such advice and now able to forward your videos to help with there Unigue situation. Thank you, from my island and US Territory of Guam
profundamente agradecido, este tipo de videos son los que debemos compartir y hacer virales, informacion presisa y sin tanta vuelta alrededor del tema. Magnifico trabajo. Gracias.
I'm watching your videos trying to pull out what applies to my own situation...which is complex. I recently had a 2-hour consultation with an attorney in which I presented my 92-year-old mother's (with dementia) handwritten will. I know how she meant dispersion to be done. So I was blindsighted by the lawyers's interpretation of her wording. So now I am gun-shy about anything I write in my own will because it seems from this experience as though it is all open to an attorney or judge's interpretation. Is this pretty much true?
I’m divorced / have 2 step children and 1 biological . I don’t own my Condo . Seems my will would be pretty simple as the one you told me about. Thank you. Will help me get moving towards making a will. Depressing but at 67 I need to do this being divorced now .
Just saw your 4 minute video on making a handwritten will. Yes, a fillable PDF platform with video tutorials is very much something I would be interested in. Currently in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Do you have a list of states that do not comply with that style of will? Thank you for this video I I am amazed that the older I get the more I learn about being older
Thank you so much. Your video is right on time. I was recently talking to my best friend about wills. We both lost loved ones who did not have wills and it is a big headache when you don't have one. So again thank you.
My husband and I are in our early 70's and live in San Francisco, California. You are so right about the stress of not having a will! We own a home (have a mortgage) and have three grown sons. A SF law firm wants $4000 to help us with our estate planning. Yikes. Please advise our course of action at this point. Thanks! Candace & Gary
Find a 5 star paralegal service. Paid $1,400.00 for a LIVING TRUST. Got it done in two days, didn’t require probate. Saves thousands not going through probate and you have PRIVACY.
Drive 2 hours outside San Francisco and pay one of the "little town" lawyers to do the same thing. He'll beat that price, for sure. The beauty of competition in the free market.
Thank you so much for providing this valid and very important information, freely to the world. Just what I was looking for and I have drawn up a simple will tailor made to our situation. Thank you so much once again for your kind assistance, From Fiji and GB
Paul, just saw your video. As a retired CPA with a long background in estate/tax planning, I find your common sense approach to estate planning both highly informative and refreshing. If you have done so already, I strongly encourage you to develop a portfolio of forms and instructions that the average person could read, evaluate, and adapt to their own situation. Your explanations and everyday language is the best I’ve heard for a normally intimidating subject. Good job...
Does it need to be notarized?
What if you have property in a foreign country, is the will valid in the foreign country or do you need another will valid in the foreign country?
@@heidiceleridad7346 I have written my own will a number of times. When circumstances changed and I always got it notarized just in case. I also had a witness present at the time I had it done. I also included that this will dated ??? renders all previous wills null and void.
Hi, how can I find out what a will in Massachusetts requires??
And you could charge for it too
How terribly kind of you to do this. We don’t have the 500 to have this done legally. Thank you. Blessings for you and your family.
each state is different. make sure this will will be valid in your state. this doesn't quite work in Illinois.
$4-5,000 standard in WA.
You don't have the $500 to do it legally? First of all, what makes you think this isn't legal? If you don't have $500, that is both pretty scary and sad.
@I am me • 25y ago do you know this person or their situation? Sad that there’s so many more people judging without knowing than encouraging and loving one another. Because, guess what? EVERYBODY is going through something. Sit down and maybe try and grow some compassion and understanding in Jesus name!
@I am me • 25y ago Everyone seems to have an excuse for every awful thing they do. Fact is, you weren’t required to chime in and assume that about someone who obviously by their own admission is facing some struggles. What good came of this? Your own superiority ego boost? We will definitely being agreeing to disagree especially on belief in The One True God of All. Including you and I. Jesus is The Way, The Truth and The Life and one day very soon every knee will bow and every tongue confess that He is God. There is much evidence of Him. Take a breath. Evidence. Sun shining on your face? Evidence. So many historical facts and prophetic happening written thousands of years ago coming to fruition right before your every eyes and yet, you are hardening your heart to the one who created and loves you the most! Prayers for peace and your blinders to be removed! Come to the Blessed Hope and truly Live!
As a Certified Financial Planner, specializing in Tax Laws and working with several Estate Planning Attorneys in my area, I am so impressed by the clarity and simple delivery of your video. On several occasions, we've held free public seminars to give overviews to those who need a will, but would never seek one because of the cost. This simpler approach would work well as an outline and incentive to, at least , take action, as you said. Thank you so much!
Ah, but (BUT) This will still go through PROBATE. Costing in attorney and court fees. Do A Living Trust. Avoid the tie up in court cost and delays that will eat up proceeds.
HOW DID YOU GET CERTIFIED __WITH A BRIBE? HOLOGRAPHIC WILLS ARE RECOGNIZED IN LOUISIANA
Thank you. Stress about it and this does make it easier.
I also sent the original will to myself via Certified Mail. I also sent a copy to my kids via Certified Mail with my address, I wrote on the back of each envelope To be opened by the court if need be then taped over it. I also have another copy so they can read it as well. I was more extensive in my will including not only my personal property but all of my copyrights and licensing agreements, etc. In Cali we have the same thing, a written will is admissible. I actually like this because it is my very own handwriting which can be compared to my writing in my journals. I do enjoy your video and saved it because there was helpful information I can use in the future if need be, saved it. Blessings to you. Amen.
My name is Will from Lafayette and I am writing a Will so I came to this video to learn about Wills. Love the way he named the characters. lol
This will still go through PROBATE. Costing in attorney and court fees. Do A Living Trust. Avoid the tie up in court cost and delays that will eat up proceeds.
Please don't write your own Will Financial Elder Abusers use them to steal our families legacies, Hire a NICER Approved Forgery Proof Inheritance Administration Lawyer, who will protect you when you're vulnerable and defend your grantees legacies.
Thank you so much, Paul. I have been very sick for about the past 8 months and today I am going into hospital for surgery and I don't want to sound 'crazy' but all I can say is that I just do not have a good feeling about this. When you are so sick and weak, you just don't have the energy to move. So last night while tossing & turning, I started to panic and quickly looked up holograph wills. If things go well today you can bet that I'll be seeing a professional because I also need POAs. As I am doing this on an emergency basis, it does give me peace of mind knowing that everyone is taken care of. Thanks again, Paul
I love this gentleman. Easy, simple and knowledgeable. Thank you sir.
Paul, I am sooo grateful to hear your explanation of simple written wills. I am in the process of writing a 'self proving' will and get it notarized with 2 witnesses. I am one of the ones who Absolutely Refuses to pay a lawyer thousands for Simple issues. Done that...but No More. My children have passed away, and one was special needs. I rent an apt. now and only have listed beneficiaries for monetary issues (ie, IRA,
mutual funds etc.).
I even went for 'free consultations from lawyers....sure IF you go with Them, Only is it free.
Can't thank you enough for confirming my belief in 'doing it yourself'.
You're really a confidence booster!
Simple to understand and removes the fear factor. Thank you, kind Sir!
My father is 92 yrs. old and he said he never made out a will so the other day we sat down and wrote out a will pretty close to what you just did. He can't hardly write anymore so he told me what to put down. It is just me and him and he said he wanted me to have everything. The house his old car and what little he has in his bank account. We did go to the bank and signed papers so I could have access to his checking and savings account so I could write checks to pay his bills because he could not do that anymore. I have been his caregiver for the last 6 years. Here in Texas we don't know if it's legal to do so but we did it anyway just in case and we both signed it. I as a witness. Thank you for this video and hope we did the right thing.
You should find out if it's legal and save you headaches.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Your generosity is appreciated.
Please don't write your own Will Financial Elder Abusers use them to steal our families legacies, use a NICER approved Forgery Proof Trusted Advisor with a Permission Ledger Arbiter Interdiction Trust complete administration.
Please don’t write your own Will financial elder abusers use it to victimize vulnerable seniors and steal families legacies. Hire a NICER approved Forgery Proof Inheritance Administration Lawyer. To defend us with a Permission Ledger Arbiter Interdiction Trust and defend our grantees with a complete administration.
Thank you for helping out lower and middle income class people. Blessings.
im homeless and i will leave my cardboard box house to you, it has a bathroom in the corner, you're welcome
Thank you! Absolutely interested in doing our will ourselves. Please continue to educate us in this area. God bless.
Getting an attorney is dependent on the level of assets and the complications of your Career and life. The vast majority who live paycheck to pay check don't need an attorney and this attorney is serving a great example of what an attorney should be! Congrats !!!!
UNLESS YOU LIVE IN LOUISIANA THIS PRESENTATION COULD BE A FRAUD> HOLOGRAPHIC WILLS ARE RECOGNIZED ONLY IN A NUMBER OF STATES
THANK YOU so much. I am a senior citizen (70 yo.) and live only on my Social Security (around $1000). If my state allows oleographic wills, this will be the way I will proceed in writing up my will. I am so glad your channel popped up on my screen today, as I have been deeply concerned about NOT being able to afford a lawyer. Blessings to you and your family.
Love it Paul for your simplicity and straight forward manner, but mostly your generosity and down to earth approach. Love it!
Thank you so very much. I am someone who doesn't have many assets and on a fixed income and I appreciate you telling us how to do it. My state does take handwritten wills but I just didn"t know how to word it. Now I do. It is very much appreciated.
I subscribed. BEING 81 years and OF sound body and mind, and having out-lived my husband who left everything to me when he died.
I would be very interested in the "do it yourself" information you discussed.
I live in Mississippi. I was born in 1941 in Shreveport, LA.
Thank you for your generosity.
Thank you Paul for your educational videos and real-life examples which makes it easier to understand the complex concept of creating a trust. I absolutely appreciate and support your suggestion to provide forms and drafts to your viewers so they can at least consider drafting their own will if their situation is simple enough to use your material. I believe one of the main reasons for a lot of people do not to have a will or trust is the cost of an attorney and also not understanding the complex legal language spoken by many attorneys which is time-consuming and expensive. Again thank you for a public service and keep up the good work.
Paul, I think a PDF form to follow is a great idea! I am single on a small pension here in California. I have two properties along with some tools and equipment that I would like to leave to my neighbors. I pretty much live paycheck-to-paycheck, so there isn’t anything complicated financially. It seems to me that my estate is pretty much straight forward, and I can’t see why I need to spend over $1000 just to get my property transferred over upon my death.
Why don't you sell the property so you don't have to live paycheck to paycheck? Leave what is left to the neighbors.
Do some research on estate tax fyi
@@breal7277 sell the property then what
He still has to have somewhere to live
Why would he sell only to rent an apt?
Look into TOD
(Transfer On Death)
or Lady Bird Deed
it remains your property until death, then TOD or Lady Bird Deed becomes valid. No need for probate court.
Needs to be witnessed by 2 people not related to you. Then notarized and filed at county clerks. Type or hand write listing the tools and contents of house and outbuildings as he described in this video.
Have 2 people unrelated witness with signature and date it. Then ALL has to be notorized at county clerks offices. And filed.
Start a trust, put your assets in it including real estate, bank acc, personal property ect. Start a whole life insurance policy put it in the trust. Borrow from the policy get more real estate sell it pay back the policy, do that over and over create passive income add it all to the trust and control who the trust goes to when you pass and how it’s distributed and when. If you do it right you can create generational wealth and avoid probate after death and taxes during the process.
Appreciate your public service, thanks and wish more lawyers would take the time to perform similar free legal service for their community and society.
Paul: Loved your presentation. Your simple and straightforward video answered many of my questions. Thank you for taking the time to "Serve the Public."
I am so grateful for you for making this video! Your voice, humility, and confidence make it easy to listen.
Wow thank you so much!! I have googled this SO MANY TIMES and stressed about it so much over the years. I looked it up and my state recognizes hand written wills too. I'm going to make one today and put it in my bible, good place to stick it if the family knows to look there. God bless!
Just viewed your video and found your presentation refreshing. Clear and informative. PLEASE do offer PDFs, templates, how-to's, etc. if possible! Did my own divorce and several civil suits, finding attorney fees way out of my reach, and felt I was more than capable (woo hoo, I was)!
Thank you
Thank you just today I realized I need a will I don’t have much but wanted to make sure my belongings snd money go to my daughter .. my health is not good these days.. so thankful I found you so quickly 🙏🏼I’ve been a single mom since before I had her and she’s deserves all of it
Thank you for all you do and yes what a blessing for the average person to be able to transcribe their wishes simply
Thank you, Sir for telling this about Last Will Testament...you are very kind that you share this to people like us who don’t know very much about matters like this.
THANK YOU. You've just gotten me to do what I've put off for YEARS.
What would be great is a checklist that one could check off to figure out if a simple will is enough, or an estate will type would be a better choice. Also information on contesting wills, I heard you have to mention immediate family in your wills so they cant contest a will. Just a thought but the check list would be a great idea for young families just starting out and deciding on a will for the first time.
Thank you so very much for demystifying the task for those of us who only require a fuss free will because we own no yachts, stocks, bonds, gold bullion, diamonds, furs, summer home, winter home or anything else of material worth. And may I add that at times such as these I'm very happy and thankful for my simple, penniless life.
Thank you Sir,for your unselfish informative matter n to educate people to do this inexpensive Will without spending much fee to the attorney! GOD bless 🙏
Hoping you would cover, certifications, where to leave copies of will, details of assets, notifications.
Just found your video and website. How wonderful that you explain everything so wonderfully simple. My husband and I went to and attorney in the Fall of 2019, she charged us $200.00 for an office visit. Collected information, stated she would get back with us, the Pandemic happened, and we never heard back from her. Everything was so complicated when she explained everything. We will definitely look over your website and information. Thank you and God Bless.
We've been planning to do this and your video just popped up. It's a blessing! Thank you.
I was looking online for a to-do list, a simple form of instruction to start a folder. I just needed a kick start to get my things/assets in order. As I was searching online,
I ran into so many that wanted to sell me a KIT or help me along for a fee. Your "how to write a valid will in 4 minutes" helped. I'll start here. Thanks much
Thank you Paul. It truly is a peace of mind knowing I just followed your example and shared it with my brother, then filed it in my safe. I do plan to have an in-depth will created later, but here we are, March 2020, and Coronavirus is in our area. We must believe it will all work out and the COVID-19 will be extinguished quickly. But your instruction sure made me feel better. Thanks again. Be safe.
Nothing like having integrity n willing to give helpful advice. You are appreciated. Thank you!
This was an invaluable help to me. I used this with a sibling who passed a month later. Thank you.
Sir, your videos are indeed helpful to a great many who may not have additional resources to access these vital documents. Thank you and blessings back to you a thousand fold.
I would definitely be interested in your extensive video platform with forms! Absolutely!! That sounds amazing. Thank you for this video Paul!
THANK YOU!!...from myself and for all who come across this video! Saved me hundreds! Much appreciation!
Definitely interested in a form will with video instructions. As a single 58 year old mom with 2 adult kids, I just have a home and a car that I don’t want the state taking possession of. Covid 19 has put writing a will and/or trust on my mind and I’d really like to get it done soon at a reasonable price. A few years ago an attorney quoted me $3300 and he would not budge on the price. I look forward to more info from you. Thanks!
How to do vedio will
$3300 to do a simple will sounds excessive
@@nickmalone3143 A credit union might connect her with a lawyer who'll do it for $250, as they did recently for a friend of mine. So yes, $3300 is way over the top.
@@nickmalone3143 Sounds like a shyster.
I am so grateful for this. I think that I want to just handwrite my will and include all my wishes and a list of all of my possessions and who my possessions should go to in it. I am just 3 years shy of becoming 50. But, I want to start planning early.
Paul, I think it would be very beneficial to people like my single son who just owns a piece of property and would like to leave it to us if he predeceases us. Thank you for you willingness to educate us through your RUclips videos. My goal is to watch every one of them.
I've avoided this for the very reasons you state. All the forms I'd checked were soooo complicated. I'm encouraged by your simple explanation. At least this can get me started. I don't have an estate, just simple. Thank you so much.
Hi Arlene how are you doing today?
I was born in New Orleans and I’m very proud of you Mr Rabalais ! Thanks and may God Bless you
Thank you. God bless you and your family.
Yes, a platform of this type is a excellent idea sir. I live in Illinois, This video has provided some valuable information, thank you. Your presentation style is refreshing, precise and trustworthy.
Illinois is holographic will state. Just get 2 witnesses to sign it, and have the executor take the will to probate court to register it.
I live here also. Sounds like what he said will work in Il. as long as I would sign it in front of two witnesses and then they sign it also.
Thank you Sir such a BIG help i just made mine watching you and having my wife and daughter sign it. God bless !
Thank you for your very simple last will and testament.It is clear,precise and direct to the point.No need to spend a lot of money.For a written last will and testament is also honored in our country, Philippines.
Definitely see a need for this. Love the simplicity and guidance.
Thank you for this, I can finally finish it all while making sure my family will be happy
We are in our sixties & need to make a new & current will. With you laying it out so well we will be able to write it & quit putting it off. Thank you so very much.
Thank you for providing a clear, concise message. I have an outdated will that was done years ago by an attorney and my circumstances have changed. I have been putting it off due to the expense and you have relieved my mind.
Thank you...thank you...thank you....you have been honest and generous with your knowledge.
We are going to do this. We went to a law firm and the their propsed fee was in the thousands. Went locally to an another very nice attorney but did not follow what we specifically stated and Gain fee in the thousands... we will do our own. Thank you!!! God Bless you and your family.
Thank you so much for this information! I would be interested in seeing the forms that you mentioned.
Thank you Paul for being willing to help individuals that would like to draw up their own will. We do not have very much to leave anyone and are Seniors who don’t have extra money to hire an attorney. We live in Texas and are allowed to leave a handwritten will. We would love some forms, or other information that we could download so we could write our own wills. Thank you so much. God bless you.
Same here ...link ?
Just copy what he said and write it down with the correct names.
@@nickmalone3143 // he's telling you word for word what to write down. You just need to put the correct names in. He just "made-up" names.
We live in Texas and just need a straightforward will such as this since we have two children to leave everything to. Would this will need to be notarized and filed with someone?
@@kathymcmullen6818 I live in Texas also, it's my understanding, that you need two witnesses, to backup your identity, and all three of you would have to do so with a notary
Yes definitely would be interested in pdf or written forms.
Me to
Me too....
Same
I have a good PDF, i edited it and it's really good and everything, but when i was trying to paste it on here, it says it's an invalid argument. Like, what?? First the dislike button is gone, and now we can't comment something with facts... So if you guys want, I could send it to you through something else? I could send it through email or phone number, and then once i send it you can delete that comment on here so that no one else can have your information. :)
Can You also send it to Me please ? God bless
Thank you so much, Paul for all your help. I really appreciate your public service!
What about minn
Now that the Will is written what do you do with it? Are there multiple copies? Do you tell your wife and kids where it is? How can you insure that no one has falsified the will and signed on your behalf? What’s the best separate 3rd party to validate a copy of the will if it’s ever questioned?
Your thumbprint on the document gets attention 😉🤓
Do NOT make copies, just one original. Make sure the named executor knows where it is. There is only one third party to validate the will, and that’s the probate judge. Notarizing a will is useless, it can be overridden by a newer will. Some people are making videos of their will signing, that can’t hurt.
@Jonathan Post you must wait to sign ….must be signed in front of the Notary!
Double check on this…it is true for Missouri.
I am amazed you are doing this BEFORE even settling into your new home. Motivates me to do "the will". Thanks. Also, I am open to learning from you, and having forms, etc.
Thank you for making this video. Some of my friends have been meaning to make a will but haven't gotten around to it. They have desires that would not be met intestate. So learning how to make a will in handwriting is so helpful. Being from California, it's another state that allows handwritten Wills. California offers an online will, however it requires Witnesses which can't be brought together during our current situation.
I thank you so much for this video, and am also definitely interested in your "Portfolio of forms" that you mentioned. I am on social security and disabled so the info you give everyone is such a blessing!
Thanks for serving community adviser.
Thank you. I know I need to have a will professionally prepared; but, until I can afford to do that, I can do this for my own piece of mind.
Thank you! This was very informative. PDFs and further instructions for various life circumstances would be most appreciated. Especially for older singles with very few living family members.
Agreed, and maybe even more for those of us who have no close family and wish to leave assets to a number of charities.
❤ U are so special to take the the time and show and give us a idea...am 73 humble and limited finance so this I and do.. Bless U and deeply appreciated.. ❤😊..Christy
Thanks for making this issue sound so simple, a pdf also is great idea .
This video is very easy to follow. A website is a great idea! Adding to what you just demonstrated with a number of common variations (but not too involved) would be useful. Also, a list of states that allow holographic wills. Links on unfamiliar & legal terms for definitions would also be helpful, like a popup when clicking on the word or a glossary page.
I encourage my customers to have a will. thank you for letting me know it is important to know if a hand written will is valid in my country or state. I certainly will look into this.
Thank you this is perfect for me. Previously the working poor now the retired poor.
Be safe and blessed.
Great video!!!! Thank you!
Clear!, simple!, to the point!. Smart guy!
Thank you very much for the valuable information here!
Thank you William for sharing a free valid will writing . This was very generous offer.
I'm in California and a single friend of mine had only a home And personal possessions....I told her to write a will on paper. She said she wanted her niece to have it all. Never wrote it down. Passed away and niece got nothing....friends cousin whom she didn't like got it all. County officer said if she had written something it would have helped 😁
A friend died suddenly in January, in Texas, with no will. She had a farm and animals to deal with. Her husband had died in November. She had a son and daughter who had predeceased her, but did have a grand-daughter. A nephew and his wife took over handling things, as they were the only ones close by and had helped her over the last few years. My friend had not spoken to her son in 18 years, and yet, he will get half the estate. He flew in from Washington state for the funeral and then left. The nephew and his wife get nothing. Took 2 months, but finally got her named as administrator of the estate, so animals could be dispersed. But meantime, they had to be fed and cared for.
@@lynnbetts4332 oh dear! Depressing....I've got to get that will written up #thinkingaloud
In the novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" Tom's owner at the moment is afraid that if he writes a will, he will immediately die.
That used to be a rare, but real, superstition.
His sister had been visiting and had been very concerned for one little slave girl named "Topsy". She insisted her brother write out that "Topsy" would belong to the sister when bro died. When the brother died, everything else (and all slaves) were just sold to just anyone to pay off brother's debts.
The "Topsy" character in the novel is the source of the phrase "I just growed" for a child utterly uncared for. It's often applied to situations that just happen without planning, everything topsy turvy.
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Do your will now if you haven’t already. Pull it out and re-read it every time someone is born, dies, marries, or divorces (you may want to make a change). In California, a holographic will doesn’t even need to be witnessed, just clear and in the testator’s (dead guy) handwriting, signed and dated.
Thank you for sharing and your service. Thank you to those who provided helpful information in the comment section too. I live in NY where everything is so complicated and expensive but your video has removed some of my fear to move forward and take some action.
Thank you very much, you are a good man. Thanks again for your advice. God bless you always
Thank you so much for your lavish and important awareness extended to public inorder to save money and the hassle of looking for Attorneys to do this document. Thank you so much once again. Nihal-Sri Lanka
Paul, keep up the great service you provide, as many people worldwide have and will continue to find it very useful and helpful for there lives and family. As a business owner many family ask for such advice and now able to forward your videos to help with there Unigue situation. Thank you, from my island and US Territory of Guam
profundamente agradecido, este tipo de videos son los que debemos compartir y hacer virales, informacion presisa y sin tanta vuelta alrededor del tema. Magnifico trabajo. Gracias.
Thank you for your teaching in this video, a last will does not have to be an expensive task
Thank you for making this so easy for us. Just finished ours following your example. What a load off of our minds! You’re the best!
I like that it was short and simple.
Thank you for your videos. I'm one that's stressed and need to get my estate done like yestetday. Yes I would be interested in videos and forms.
So I just followed your instructions and now my wife is pissed that I am living everything to Will Ryder.
Its Will Writer, Alan, good grief
It’s still funny!
You are funny. Not all dictation machines understand. Try using a stylus😂
😂😂😂😂 good one Alan!
How do I find out if my state of okla allow that kind of will?
Thank you, this video is sooo helpful, God bless you and your family.🙏🏽🌅
Thanks i wrote it out for my stepdad. Last month.. Before he passed from COVID.. I pray they will accept this in Tennessee
Tennessee accepts holographic wills if written in accordance with the state guidelines.
Amazing, informative, and comprehensive video!!! Thank you for educating us! Does this will apply to the state of KS?
Thank you for your reply!
I would be interested in a video or website in setting up a will. THANKS for thinking of ways to help us. God Bless You
There are 1000's of websites that already do this.
I'm watching your videos trying to pull out what applies to my own situation...which is complex. I recently had a 2-hour consultation with an attorney in which I presented my 92-year-old mother's (with dementia) handwritten will. I know how she meant dispersion to be done. So I was blindsighted by the lawyers's interpretation of her wording. So now I am gun-shy about anything I write in my own will because it seems from this experience as though it is all open to an attorney or judge's interpretation. Is this pretty much true?
I’m divorced / have 2 step children and 1 biological . I don’t own my Condo . Seems my will would be pretty simple as the one you told me about. Thank you. Will help me get moving towards making a will. Depressing but at 67 I need to do this being divorced now .
Just saw your 4 minute video on making a handwritten will. Yes, a fillable PDF platform with video tutorials is very much something I would be interested in. Currently in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Hi, did you receive a reply about the PDF platform?
I would welcome having access to Wills precedents that could be easily adapted to my circumstances.
Thank u for helping me to understand my estate planning .
Do you have a list of states that do not comply with that style of will? Thank you for this video I I am amazed that the older I get the more I learn about being older
Yes! Is there a website that lists state requirements?
Where?
I just Googled 'What states accept an holographic will? and the list was right there!
Thank you so much. Your video is right on time. I was recently talking to my best friend about wills. We both lost loved ones who did not have wills and it is a big headache when you don't have one. So again thank you.
Yes , thank you for your generosity.
My husband and I are in our early 70's and live in San Francisco, California. You are so right about the stress of not having a will! We own a home (have a mortgage) and have three grown sons. A SF law firm wants $4000 to help us with our estate planning. Yikes. Please advise our course of action at this point. Thanks!
Candace & Gary
Find a 5 star paralegal service. Paid $1,400.00 for a LIVING TRUST. Got it done in two days, didn’t require probate. Saves thousands not going through probate and you have PRIVACY.
Mama Bear legal forms website
Drive 2 hours outside San Francisco and pay one of the "little town" lawyers to do the same thing. He'll beat that price, for sure. The beauty of competition in the free market.
Thank you so much for providing this valid and very important information, freely to the world. Just what I was looking for and I have drawn up a simple will tailor made to our situation. Thank you so much once again for your kind assistance, From Fiji and
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