dsphilip Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 Several months ago, I contacted a lawyer in Manila to have a will drawn up. I was told that the minimum charge would be something like U.S. $3,000. Since I am single with no dependents, my financial affairs are quite straightforward and I didn't proceed. Was just wondering if I can have a real will made at a more reasonable price (if so how much and where) or would a living will I make myself (and perhaps have notarized) be as good and legally valid? Any advice...much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Methersgate Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 Odd. Usually a lawyer will draw up a will for free if he is named as Executor, as he will make his money that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye72 Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 Several months ago, I contacted a lawyer in Manila to have a will drawn up. I was told that the minimum charge would be something like U.S. $3,000. Since I am single with no dependents, my financial affairs are quite straightforward and I didn't proceed. Was just wondering if I can have a real will made at a more reasonable price (if so how much and where) or would a living will I make myself (and perhaps have notarized) be as good and legally valid? Any advice...much appreciated. $3000 is ridiculous. Why not get a DiY will from a stationary and get someone you trust to do executor. If it is straight forward there shouldn't be any problems. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 Several months ago, I contacted a lawyer in Manila to have a will drawn up. I was told that the minimum charge would be something like U.S. $3,000. Since I am single with no dependents, my financial affairs are quite straightforward and I didn't proceed. Was just wondering if I can have a real will made at a more reasonable price (if so how much and where) or would a living will I make myself (and perhaps have notarized) be as good and legally valid? Any advice...much appreciated. $3000 is ridiculous. Why not get a DiY will from a stationary and get someone you trust to do executor. If it is straight forward there shouldn't be any problems. I agree with ya TopCat! Especially when a liar (lawyer) from Manila says a minimum of 3,000 bucks -- a red flag to get more out of you. DsPhilip, please continue to do more research online. Just print out or fill out a living will that is customized for your purposes and then have it notarized at your consulate or embassy. Remember, many lawyers become politicians to perfect their trade of ill gotten wealth. That lawyer and his firm should be blacklisted...... Respectfully -- Jake 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewe Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 Several months ago, I contacted a lawyer in Manila to have a will drawn up. I was told that the minimum charge would be something like U.S. $3,000. Since I am single with no dependents, my financial affairs are quite straightforward and I didn't proceed. Was just wondering if I can have a real will made at a more reasonable price (if so how much and where) or would a living will I make myself (and perhaps have notarized) be as good and legally valid? Any advice...much appreciated. You can draw up a will online for free from a number of services. So unless you have a very complex will with Donald Trump amounts of cash, I would not hire a lawyer in the 1st place. But if you did hire a lawyer, even in the US the cost would be a fraction of the $3000 you were quoted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert k Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 Depends on the state / country in which you reside or in which the property exists. Without knowing those particulars, I could not give any reliable advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 Several months ago, I contacted a lawyer in Manila to have a will drawn up. I was told that the minimum charge would be something like U.S. $3,000. Since I am single with no dependents, my financial affairs are quite straightforward and I didn't proceed. Was just wondering if I can have a real will made at a more reasonable price (if so how much and where) or would a living will I make myself (and perhaps have notarized) be as good and legally valid? Any advice...much appreciated. As good where, in the Philippines or elsewhere? I did a DIY from a template and had it witnessed and notarized by a lawyer but my understanding is that it's not legally binding in the US, where my assets are. It shows my intentions on a specific date, nothing more. To my knowledge there are no licensed attorneys here so be careful taking legal advice from a forum, including mine. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettGC Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 Since I am single with no dependents, my financial affairs are quite straightforward and I didn't proceed. Yep, this guy was taking you for a ride. I used this site last time I updated: http://www.lawdepot.com/free-documents/australia/?loc=AU That's the Australian link, but there's links to other countries at the bottom. Took me 2 mins, just needed to have it witnessed after that. 3 people have a certified copy, including my daughter who is also executor. Definitely not a $3000 evolution. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon1 Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 I do know that Angeles VFW has a lawyer that offers Last Will and Testaments for your PI Possessions/Property. I do not know they charge but assume that it must be reasonable.A living will (for medical treatment or non-resuscitation) is a definite must have and something on my list to get done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alby Posted August 30, 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 What's the difference between a lawyer asking for $3000 USD for a free will and tricycle asking for 50 Pesos for a ride? One is educated and one is not :) Here is a free and printable online will : http://www.doyourownwill.com Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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