Do I Need a Will?
We’re going to break down exactly what a will can do to protect you, your family and your stuff so you’ll never have to wonder, Why do I need a will? again.
Can you write your attorney-built will and get it notarized yourself? Or do you need to meet with a lawyer in person? Let's find out!
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Having a will helps you love your family well. But what’s the best way to get one? For some folks, it’s necessary to fork up the big bucks for a lawyer. But for most of us, making a legal will can happen from the comfort of home.
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2 - Last Will & Testaments
2 - Health Powers of Attorney
2 - Finance Powers of Attorney
Last Will & Testament
Health Powers of Attorney
Finance Powers of Attorney
Still have questions? Learn more about how to make and notarize your will.
When it comes to a will, these are the important things to cover:
Marital status: If you’re married, you can name your spouse as a beneficiary or create a mirror will for them.
Number of children: If you have kids under 18, you need a will so you can name legal guardians.
Existing will: If you have a will, you might need to update it based on big life events like moving states, having a baby, or changing your marital status. (And if you create your will online, it’s easy to update.)
Estate size: If you have a complex situation, like you’re worth a million bucks (not just lookin’ like a million bucks), you might need to meet with an estate attorney in person.
We’re going to break down exactly what a will can do to protect you, your family and your stuff so you’ll never have to wonder, Why do I need a will? again.
Helpful tips, anyone? Read our step-by-step instructions for how to write a legally binding online will without paying pricey attorney fees.
Most people don’t know what their estate plan should look like. If you’re one of them, keep reading to learn exactly what you need to do.