Thanks Robert. What kind of lawyer do I need.? Rachel said above estate planning. Is this what I should look for when looking through the yellow pages for example for an attorney? Thanks again for your reply.

A wils and trust/estate planning attorney....really two different terms for the same thing. Good luck

A Will is NOT the best option if the goal is to avoid probate. An estate planning lawyer can help you find a better tool for your objectives.

An attorney that does estate planning doesn't do wills?

Only when they need to be done. For someone who wants to avoid probate, Wills are not very useful, in most cases.

Right, I know...I was just trying to direct this person to a certain kind of attorney. A "wills" attorney and a "estate planning" attorney are interchangeable terms, I thought.

I agree with you. I thought you were needling me for not recommending Wills more strongly! ;-)
Aren't you known for your wry observations? ;-)

ha! You're a good sport, always enjoy your comments.