No receipt from my lawyer

[lance77407]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? tx
I posted a few days ago about my old will and thanks to all of you,I went to see a lawyer today and got myself a new will.
She said we only take cash or check ,but I did not bring my checkbook as most places would take credit cards.
So I went to the bank next door and got some cash and gave it to her.
She prepared the will and gave me the original copy.
I asked her what should I do with my old will,she said she would keep it for me,I decided to take it home with me and I tore it and threw it in the garbage can/
questions-
did I do the right thing-destroy the old will?
I have made copies of my old will and give it to my advisor,should I GET IT back from him since I have a new will now?
and what about a receipt,I know it is not tax deductible,but is she supposed to give me a receipt?
The bank teller laughed and said that this is how they can avoid keeping record?
thanks in advance.

 

[anteater]

did I do the right thing-destroy the old will?

I'd say "yes." You don't want the old will floating around and potentially causing confusion. I would have shredded it, but the trash can is probably alright.

I have made copies of my old will and give it to my advisor,should I GET IT back from him since I have a new will now?

Don't know what you mean by "advisor".... But, if you can, I'd suggest getting the copies of the old will.

and what about a receipt,I know it is not tax deductible,but is she supposed to give me a receipt?

I don't see it as a pressing matter one or the other. Unless the attorney is less than scrupulous and now denies that you paid. Still, i would want a receipt.

 

[Zigner]

I don't see it as a pressing matter one or the other. Unless the attorney is less than scrupulous and now denies that you paid. Still, i would want a receipt.

There is another possibility. It will be much harder to prove (if required) malpractice down the road if there is no proof of who prepared the will.