Written by estate attorneys. Free in every state except Louisiana.
A complete estate plan, done tonight.
Will, trust, power of attorney, and healthcare directive, tailored to your state. Ready to print and sign in about 20 minutes.
No credit card required · Updated for 2026 state laws
State of California
Last Will and Testament
of Jordan M. Rivera
Testator signature
An estate plan is the kindest thing you can leave behind.
Four documents. One questionnaire.
Most people need all of them. Each one protects you and your family in a different way.
Last Will & Testament
Without one, the state decides who raises your kids and who gets your things.
Living Trust
Skip probate. Keep your affairs private. Transfer assets faster. Includes a pour-over will.
Healthcare Directive
Spare your family from guessing what you'd want at the worst possible moment.
Durable Power of Attorney
Let someone you trust pay bills and manage accounts if you can't.
Will.com Plus · $29/year · cancel anytime
The plan that stays up to date with your life.
Most wills go stale. Yours shouldn’t. Plus keeps your documents editable, stored, and current as your life changes.
Free
Plus
Less than $2.50/month. An attorney charges $500+ for the same documents.
How it works
Three steps. No legalese. No appointments.
Step 3 of 8 · Guardians
Who should raise your children if you can’t?
Step 1
Answer a few questions
Tell us about your family, your state, and your wishes. We recommend which documents you need.
Review · Ready to generate
Your estate plan
Step 2
Review and generate
See all your answers on one page. Generate your estate plan as state-specific PDFs, ready to print.
California · Signing guide
How to sign your will
Step 3
Sign the right way
We tell you exactly how to sign each document for your state: witnesses, notarization, everything.
Free tools, no account required
Use them alongside your plan, or on their own.
Letter of instruction →
A companion to your will. Accounts, contacts, digital credentials, and funeral wishes. Creates a printable document.
Beneficiary designations →
Your IRA and life insurance override your will. Here's what to review and when.
Estate tax calculator →
Check your federal and state estate tax exposure. 16 states and D.C. have their own estate or inheritance tax, with exemptions as low as $1M.
Digital legacy guide →
Google, Apple, Facebook, crypto. What happens to your accounts and how to prepare.
Built for your state
Every state writes its own rules. We read them all.
Witness counts, notarization, self-proving affidavits, e-wills, remote online notarization. Each state handles them differently. Will.com tells you exactly what yours requires, for every document in your plan.
states and D.C. now allow electronic wills
More join each year. Kentucky's law takes effect July 2026. New York's law takes effect December 2027.
states and D.C. permit remote online notarization for wills
Sign and notarize without leaving home where allowed.
unique rule sets tracked by Will.com
Louisiana is not currently supported.
Estate planning, explained
The questions people ask before they start.
Plain-language guides written for real life, not for lawyers. No jargon, no upsell, no affiliate links.
Guide · 5 min read
What Happens If You Die Without a Will?
Dying without a will (called dying 'intestate') means your state decides who gets your assets, who raises your children, and who handles your estate. Here's what that looks like in practice.
Guide · 6 min read
Will vs. Trust: Which Do You Need?
A will and a trust both transfer assets after death, but they work differently and serve different purposes. Here's how to think about which one (or both) makes sense for your situation.
Guide · 5 min read
What Is Probate, and How Do You Avoid It?
Probate is the court process that validates your will and supervises the transfer of your assets. It's not always as bad as people think, but there are legitimate reasons to plan around it.
Guide · 5 min read
How to Choose an Executor for Your Will
Your executor handles everything after you die: collecting assets, paying debts, filing taxes, and distributing your estate. Choosing the right person matters more than most people realize.
Guide · 5 min read
How to Choose a Guardian for Your Children
If both parents die, who raises your children? Naming a guardian in your will is the single most important decision parents can make in estate planning, and one of the hardest to think through.
Guide · 4 min read
When Should You Update Your Will?
A will you made five years ago may no longer reflect your life. Here are the life events that should trigger a review, and a few that people miss.
Get started
Make a plan for your state.
Pick your state to see what Will.com generates, what you need to sign, and how long it takes.
Or browse all 50 statesHide state list
You’ve read this far. The rest takes 20 minutes.
Start free. If it’s the right fit, Plus is $29/year.
Start my plan →If you die without a will, the state writes one for you. It probably isn’t the one you’d write.