Creating your will through LegalZoom provides you with a state-specific, personalized document that ensures your wishes are carried out. Writing a will is simple and inexpensive with LegalZoom's options.
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updated September 1, 2023 · 6min read
Many people worry that creating a will is a complex and expensive process, but it doesn't have to be. LegalZoom's Last Will makes writing your will affordable and simple.
This guide will discuss who needs a will, whether a LegalZoom will is right for you, and other estate planning info you should know.
A will is a vital part of your financial management and is crucial for providing long-term security for your loved ones.
Creating a will allows you to:
The short answer is every single adult should have a will, no matter how much or how little they own and whether they have a spouse and children or not. Many people think about getting a will when they:
Taking care of your estate is something you can easily do from home any day of the week in a brief amount of time.
Many people think that they don't have enough assets to create a will, but you want to be sure to be able to make decisions yourself about who will get your assets and belongings when you're gone. If you do not create a will, your belongings will be divided among your relatives according to your state's laws. And if you have no living relatives, your entire estate could go to the state.
A will is simple to create. In it, you have to make three basic decisions:
Those decisions are then plugged into a format that is acceptable in your state. Then you typically sign the will in front of witnesses.
A will is a key piece of your estate plan, but there are other documents you should create to have as much protection as possible. In addition to your will, you should have:
An alternative to a last will is a living trust. While a last will and a living trust both lay out how to transfer your assets after you pass away, there are some key differences between them. A last will can be easier to set up, but it often needs to go through the court probate process after you're gone. A fully funded living trust should avoid probate, but transferring your assets into a trust can take time and require additional paperwork. You should talk to an attorney about which one is right for you.
LegalZoom's Last Will simplifies the process of formatting a will. They also provide an Estate Plan Bundle option to get a last will, power of attorney, a living will, and one year of attorney support at a discounted price.
Their online platform is maintained by attorneys who provide a state-specific, personalized, and convenient will creation experience. At every step of the process, independent attorneys from their network are available to answer any questions you may have about your estate plan.
Once your will is created, you can schedule a time to review it with one of the attorneys before you finalize and sign it.
Unlike other solutions, LegalZoom's Last Will Estate Plan Bundle provides access to a network of attorneys who can help you decide which documents are right for you, explain what each document does, review completed documents, or answer any estate planning questions you may have.
LegalZoom can meet your needs by:
LegalZoom has been providing trusted legal solutions for over 20 years. LegalZoom has helped customers create more than 3.5 million+ estate planning products, including over 1.5 million last wills, 850,000 personalized living wills, and 950,000 powers of attorney. They are the preferred choice for online estate plans for many reasons:
LegalZoom offers a range of options so you can select the package that fits your needs. Choose from:
LegalZoom also offers professional printing of your documents. Documents are printed on acid-free archival paper and mailed to you.
The time to make a will is now. LegalZoom provides a quick, easy, and economical experience so that you can protect your family and put your mind at ease.
by Brette Sember, J.D.
Brette Sember, J.D., practiced law in New York, including divorce, mediation, family law, adoption, probate and estat...
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