DoubleF:
Without a Will (no guardians appointed) I would think the Public Guardian would try to place your children with kin if possible - guided by what is in the "best interests of the children". Unlikely they would be placed in foster care permanently.
A Will for a couple with us $425. $875 would be if you did all three documents - will, power of attorney and personal directive. Fees could be double downtown with the larger firms.
We quite often have to fix problems created by people making their own wills. They can be invalid for not being properly executed. They may be too vague to be effective. They may not contemplate important considerations or contingencies. I think getting a Will done with a lawyer is not a huge investment, and offers the best protection.
We can usually complete the process within a week or two. A initial meeting to gather information, draft documents are sent out for review, then clients return a final time to sign the approved documents.
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