For the really simple stuff they sell kits at Staples and nolo.com. If you know what you already want, then... that might be enough. Otherwise, I'd say go to the Mass Bar association website and use their referral service: http://www.massbar.org/for-the-public/need-a-lawyer
Just one of many articles on why you should consider obtaining counsel: http://www.texaswillsandtrustslaw.com/2010/05/24/legalzoom-vs-lawyer-what-you-dont-know-can-hurt-you/ Also, $1000 does not sound bad for the several hours of work of meeting with the client, understanding the nature of the assets, preparing the paperwork for all the contingencies and then reviewing and executing it with them, making changes as necessary. I am sure there are lawyers who charge less; I do not know what current rates are, it is not my area of practice. But, it sounds like a good investment.
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Date: 2013-06-16 09:38 pm (UTC)http://www.massbar.org/for-the-public/need-a-lawyer
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Date: 2013-06-16 09:42 pm (UTC)This is just boilerplate legal work.
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Date: 2013-06-17 08:24 pm (UTC)http://www.texaswillsandtrustslaw.com/2010/05/24/legalzoom-vs-lawyer-what-you-dont-know-can-hurt-you/
Also, $1000 does not sound bad for the several hours of work of meeting with the client, understanding the nature of the assets, preparing the paperwork for all the contingencies and then reviewing and executing it with them, making changes as necessary.
I am sure there are lawyers who charge less; I do not know what current rates are, it is not my area of practice. But, it sounds like a good investment.