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LSLAP File Administration Policy for Wills and Estate (16:XIV) (view source)
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'''LSLAP’s policy is that anyone who can afford a lawyer should be referred to one'''. A practitioner’s fee might vary from $300 to $500 for a relatively simple will. However, this material has been prepared for appropriate cases where the client meets LSLAP’s income criteria. | '''LSLAP’s policy is that anyone who can afford a lawyer should be referred to one'''. A practitioner’s fee might vary from $300 to $500 for a relatively simple will. However, this material has been prepared for appropriate cases where the client meets LSLAP’s income criteria. | ||
Because the law on wills is strictly applied, precedents should be used to provide certainty. Any lack of clarity may defeat the intention of the will-maker, who will not, of course, be available to clarify contentious points once they have passed away. Also, students should not take instructions from a person on behalf of someone else; they can prepare a will only for the client. The final will must then be reviewed with the client to ensure that it reflects their wishes and that they understand what the document means (see | Because the law on wills is strictly applied, precedents should be used to provide certainty. Any lack of clarity may defeat the intention of the will-maker, who will not, of course, be available to clarify contentious points once they have passed away. Also, students should not take instructions from a person on behalf of someone else; they can prepare a will only for the client. The final will must then be reviewed with the client to ensure that it reflects their wishes and that they understand what the document means (see [[Making_and_Executing_a_Will_(16:III)|Section III.D: Executing the Will]] and [[Making_and_Executing_a_Will_(16:III)|Section III.E: Attesting the Will]]). | ||
Important changes to wills and estates law due to ''WESA'' have been highlighted in this chapter. However, students should refer clients to private lawyers if they are unsure how certain ''WESA'' provisions should be interpreted. | Important changes to wills and estates law due to ''WESA'' have been highlighted in this chapter. However, students should refer clients to private lawyers if they are unsure how certain ''WESA'' provisions should be interpreted. | ||