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Whether or not you need a trust depends on your individual circumstances and goals. Trusts can offer additional benefits and flexibility in estate planning, such as privacy, asset protection, and the ability to avoid probate. However, setting up a trust can be a complex process that often requires the expertise of an experienced attorney. We recommend consulting with a professional to determine if a trust is the right option for you. In the meantime, creating a will on wills.com provides immediate protection and ensures your wishes are legally documented. You can always revisit and update your estate plan to include a trust in the future if needed.

Wills.com offers significant benefits for genealogy enthusiasts. By creating a state-specific legal will on our platform, individuals can document and preserve important family information, such as lineage, relationships, and inheritance details. This valuable resource can serve as a historical record for future generations, providing insights into family history and genealogy. Additionally, our secure digital storage solutions, such as Vaultly, enable users to safely store and share relevant documents and records, further enhancing the genealogical research process.

At Wills.com, we understand the importance of ensuring your complete satisfaction before requesting payment. You will only be asked to make a payment after you have carefully proofread your will and are fully satisfied with the state-specific legal document we have helped you create. The payment process will be initiated when you are ready to execute your will by signing it.

Yes, having a will in place can make the loss of a family member easier in certain ways. A will serves as a testament to the deceased's care and consideration for their loved ones. By outlining their last wishes and stipulating the distribution of assets and gifts in a legally binding document, a will provides clarity and guidance during a difficult time. It helps alleviate some of the burdens and potential conflicts that can arise when there is no clear plan in place. A will ensures that the deceased's intentions are respected and can bring a sense of peace and closure to the grieving process.

Coping with the loss of a loved one involves self-care, processing your grief, and making necessary arrangements such as funerals and obtaining legal proof of death. During this difficult time, Wills.com is here to guide you through the complexities of settling the estate and managing other important legal affairs.


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Last will and testament

Many estate planning lawyers will tell you that a last will and testament, usually created by a married couple, is generally a bad idea. This doesn't mean married couples don't have wills, but rather that they should have separate wills, not a joint will. If you have minor children, it can be best to create separate documents that leave your assets to each other and then name the other as executor of your estate.


A last will and testament is a legal document that will in all likelihood be needed at some point in your life. A last will and testament is often called a "last will," "final will," or "death will." While many people presume that joint wills for married couples are cheaper and easier to create than two separate wills, this is simply not true for many reasons, including the fact that courts may look down on joint wills made by married couples when one of them outlives the other because joint wills can put extra strain on surviving spouses who are also trying to settle their own affairs.

Also please read: Is getting a joint will a good idea?

 A joint will is a single will that's signed by two people, usually a married couple, leaving all their assets to each other. Seems simple and sensible–but it's almost always a bad idea.

More information on Joint wills can be found here

Also please read:Is Getting A Joint Will A Good Idea?

At Wills.com, we understand the importance of ensuring your complete satisfaction before requesting payment. You will only be asked to make a payment after you have carefully proofread your will and are fully satisfied with the state-specific legal document we have helped you create. The payment process will be initiated when you are ready to execute your will by signing it.

Yes, having a will in place can make the loss of a family member easier in certain ways. A will serves as a testament to the deceased's care and consideration for their loved ones. By outlining their last wishes and stipulating the distribution of assets and gifts in a legally binding document, a will provides clarity and guidance during a difficult time. It helps alleviate some of the burdens and potential conflicts that can arise when there is no clear plan in place. A will ensures that the deceased's intentions are respected and can bring a sense of peace and closure to the grieving process.

No, it is not necessary to hire a lawyer in the US to create your will online. At Wills.com, we provide step-by-step guidance to help you complete an affordable state-specific legal will for $75. Our platform offers a user-friendly interface, comprehensive instructions, and any necessary support at no additional charge. We are dedicated to your success and strive to make the will creation process accessible and affordable compared to hiring an attorney.





Glossary

Our comprehensive Glossary assists you in making sense of the legal and technical terms used to create your will.

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