legal will online?

Question

I came across Buildwill.com for creating a will. It cost roughly $50. Is it ok to do online will, compared to getting it done through attorney? My will is really simple, with no extra things attached. One attorney I contacted, is asking $250 for doing the will.

Please advise. (I live in CA)

I got one very good answer, Thanks. The OP is attorney, will someone who is not an attorney would give an equally elaborate viewpoint.

Thanks to all.

Answer 1

Each state has is own laws for creating a binding will. Each state has its own requirements and differences, many of which are in the procedures that must be followed during the signature. Because the law is constantly changing and adjusting NO SOFTWARE company can give you a 100% guarantee that the Will form and instructions that they provide are totally up to date for your state.

Here you have a choice, do you create a will that will legally hold up in court and take care of your heirs or do you go on the cheap and shell out fifty bucks for something that may cause your heirs more grief.

$250 for a simple will is cheap! How many hours do you think it takes to make sure that the will the lawyer is creating is according to the current laws, and get all you want in the document? MANY, in order to do it correctly and protect your heirs. The lawyer also presents the document in the proper format for your state, follows the state procedures for signing a will, and provides witnesses to your signature. All this for $250 bucks.

Answer 2

Yes you can write up a will any way you want to. There is another site: www.legalzoom.com. You can print up your own will. Can you leave some to me?

Answer 3

how much assets are we talking about, or will your heirs Battle over your estate if so a lawyer maybe be needed