Some people decide to do their own taxes or cut their own hair but usually, before they go through with it they consider the factors that go into accomplishing these things. The same can be said about hiring a lawyer for your will. To learn more about how much Calgary will lawyers cost, keep reading below.

A lot of the lead Calgary lawyers get this one question, “how much does it cost to do my will with a lawyer?” Mostly what they are trying to figure out is if they can do it themselves or if they can afford to have a lawyer do it for them.

Here are some factors to consider to figure out whether or not you need a lawyer to help you write your will. The most important factor is how much will it cost you to have your will written in Calgary.

Do I Need A Lawyer to Write a Will?

Most people who are thinking about writing a will probably are aware of what’s called a “will-writing kit,” so they can write it themselves and save some money. And it is true you don’t necessarily need a lawyer to write a perfectly sound will.

However, eliminating that professional guidance you get from hiring a lawyer runs the risk of you not completing it correctly. Which could cause emotional turmoil amongst your remaining family once you’ve passed on.

Nobody wants to have to create a will, let alone pay to have one written. However, getting it done and having the peace of mind that it is done correctly can and will help you rest easy when your time does come knowing your family will all be taken care of.

The Cost of a Lawyer for Wills

Hiring a lawyer to help you write your will can have its advantages and some situations that would require you to need a lawyer include the following:

# You are married or are getting a divorce soon.

# Your estate is large and/or complicated because you have multiple business assets or you happen to have minor children who have special needs.

# You have joint tenants or have a blended family.

# You’re dealing with outside influence.

# The estates in the will specifically involve First Nations reserves.

Most Calgary lawyers try to price their services to better ensure that they are not adding unwanted financial stress to an emotionally charged process. Usually, the price to complete a will for an individual will cost around $500 and the price for a couple will cost around $600.

You should do your best to shop around for lawyers because there are some will and estate lawyers that will charge you for one individual $900 and for a couple $1500.