KFOR-TV: Best Online Will Makers
Top-rated services to help you create a legal will from home—quickly, easily, and affordably.
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Writing a will might sound like something that requires a lawyer’s office and a stack of paperwork, but today’s online tools are changing that.
Many people are turning to do-it-yourself (DIY) will making services to save time and money – especially if you have a straightforward estate and an uncomplicated family situation.
Like tax software, these online tools will guide you through a series of questions and will insert your answers into a will for you, and it usually takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish.
Top DIY Services
Some of the highest-rated do-it-yourself options include the Quicken WillMaker & Trust 2025 downloadable software that starts at $109 and is valid in every state except Louisiana; Trust & Will, which charges $199 for an individual will-based estate plan; and LegalZoom, which offers will-based estate plans for $129 or $149 if you’d like assistance from an independent attorney.
Or, if that’s more than you’re able or willing to pay, two good options that will let you make your will for free are FreeWill.com or DoYourOwnWill.com.
When to Hire a Lawyer
If you have considerable financial assets or a complex family situation, like a blended family or a child with special needs, it would be smart for you to seek professional advice. An experienced lawyer can make sure you cover all your bases, which can help avoid family confusion and squabbles after you’re gone.
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils websites are good resources that have directories to help you find someone in your area.
Costs will vary depending on your location and the complexity of your situation, but you can expect to pay somewhere between $200 and $1,000 to get your will made. To help you save, shop around and get price quotes from several different firms. And before you meet with an attorney, make a detailed list of your assets and accounts to help make your visit more efficient.
Where to Store it?
Once your will is written, the best place to keep it is either in a fireproof safe or file cabinet at home, in a safe deposit box in your bank or online. But make sure your executor knows where it is and has access to it. Or, if a professional prepares your will, keep the original document at your lawyer’s office. Also, be sure to update your will if your family or financial circumstances change, or if you move to another state.
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