simple will and power of attorney

[phpanda.livejournal.com]

Can any one recommend someone to draw up simple wills and power of attorney for a couple. I got a quote of $1000 which seems like a lot.  Thanks!

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[secretlyironic.livejournal.com]

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

[morallybass.livejournal.com]

LegalZoom.com

This is just boilerplate legal work.

[phpanda.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Have you used this?

[blondeamazon.livejournal.com]

I know someone who set up their living will etc w/ LegalZoo and said it was pretty straight forward.

[ron_newman]

Are LegalZoo and LegalZoom different services?

[mindstalk.livejournal.com]

Going by Google there is no LegalZoo, just a missing 'm' in the post you're responding to.

[veek.livejournal.com]

I used LegalZoom for my divorce paperwork, and was satisfied.

[jmwolman.livejournal.com]

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.