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site is designed to be a resource for those interested in learning
more about wills and will preparation. Whether you are preparing to see an attorney, or have decided
to do your own will here, this site should provide a basic understanding
of how the will preparation and probate process works.
Once
you complete the free process, the
documents are immediatley sent to your email address in a format suitable for saving, printing, and editing in your word
processor.
When making
a simple will, the vast majority of married couples desire to leave
everything to each other first, and when the spouse dies then to
the children equally. Most single parents desire to leave everything
to their children and name guardians; and for people without children,
most desire to leave their estates to their spouse, significant
other, relatives or friends. If this is the way you would like the
distribution set out, then please proceed.
If you decide
to do your own will at this site, our interactive question and answer
format will allow you to produce a will that is valid in all states
(except Louisiana). This simple will allows you to:
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Leave
your property to the people and organizations you choose
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Name
someone to care for your minor children.
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Name
someone to manage property you leave to minor children, including
your own children.
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Name
your executor, the person with authority to make sure that the
terms of your will are carried out. |
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Waiver
of Bond clause - to instruct that your appointed executor does
not have to post a bond.
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Revocation
of any previous wills and/or codicils.
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Attestation
clause - to validate your signature with two witnesses.
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Self-proving
clause - makes it easier and quicker for your will to be officially
recognized.
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Once you have
completed inputting your information on the questionnaire, you will
be able to review a summary of the information you entered.
Rest assured that your personal information will be kept private.
Once you approve of the summary of
information, hit the button to finalize your will.
Once
received, simply open the files and save them to your favorite word
processing program. Note: Because the files
are created in text (.txt) format, they may require minor editing in
your word processor to adjust format, preferences, etc.
Remember,
this free simple will is intended to cover most general situations. If the
free simple will is not sufficient for your needs, you may wish to use our premium will drafting service. Regardless, it is always advisable to consult an attorney when preparing your estate plan.
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