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[quote=Anonymous]We used Nolo Willmaker after our son was born so we'd have something in place and I think it's perfectly adequate for a simple situation (no blended families, special needs, etc.), esp. with increases in the federal estate tax exemption (and repeal of MD's estate tax).

We did go to a lawyer later (when money and time were not quite so tight) and spend about $1000-1500 for professional wills, and I've also looked at my MIL's will which she had done by a small town lawyer.

A lawyer will help with you with more personalized "what if" scenarios (esp. with regards to your children-- do you want them inheriting directly, or do you want the $ going to a trust, and if a trust then what guidelines should the trust have for disbursing $, etc.).

At the end of the day I feel better having gone through that process with a lawyer, but at the same time when I compare my MIL's will (for adult children) with the Nolo will, they are pretty comparable.

Even if you go with a lawyer I think it's useful to get the Nolo book because for $30 you will be much better informed about the whole process and options.

I would however be careful about legalzoom-- partly because I think there is more room for error the way they are set up, and partly because their reputation doesn't seem as good. [/quote]

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