I realise that you are not my lawyer, and that this is not legal advice. I promise not to sue you. But I'd like some advice on wills. [more inside]
posted by Rabulah on Oct 3, 2007 - 6 answers

It's time for the partner and I to set up wills. We've never done this before, and our "estates" aren't worth the cost of going to a lawyer. I need clarification about what we might need, and recommendations about what software to use. [more inside]
posted by misanthropicsarah on Nov 9, 2006 - 11 answers

My wife has two kids from a previous marriage. Can I consider myself, legally, to be their step Father? (If so, does that entail any certain rights as such?) Should or can I adopt them? Since the Mom and I have raised them for most of their lives (90%), we would like to do something (together) to set them up in case something happens to us. Death etc. M.I. [more inside]
posted by snsranch on May 2, 2006 - 14 answers

I'm 20. How do I go about preparing a legal will and ensuring it will be paid due attention if I should die? And who should I pick as my executor? I live in Maryland. [more inside]
posted by schroedinger on Apr 21, 2006 - 8 answers