Last Will and Testament
A last will and testament for U.S. use. Revokes prior wills, names an executor and alternate, provides for spouse and children (including a guardian for minor children and an optional testamentary trust), makes specific gifts and a residuary gift, handles debts and taxes, and includes a self-proving affidavit and witness attestation. Requires signing before witnesses (and a notary for the self-proving affidavit) under your state's law.
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What you'll be asked
01Testator (you)
Your full legal name · Your address (city, state) · Marital status · Spouse / partner full name
02Children & Guardian
Do you have children? · Names of your children · Are any children minors? · Guardian for minor children · Alternate guardian · Hold minors' inheritance in a trust until an age? · Age at which trust distributes outright
03Executor
Executor (personal representative) full name · Executor address · Alternate executor full name · Waive the executor's bond?
04Gifts
Make specific gifts (items or cash to named people)? · Specific gifts · Who receives the residuary estate (everything else)? · Beneficiaries and shares · Sole residuary beneficiary full name · If a beneficiary dies before you, their share goes to · Provide for a pet? · Pet caretaker and amount
05Execution
Date of signing · Number of witnesses · Include a self-proving affidavit (notarized)? · Governing state
Frequently asked questions
Is this Last Will and Testament valid under U.S. law?
Yes. This document is drafted for U.S. law and adapts to your situation from your answers. It is still a template — for anything high-stakes, have it checked by a qualified professional.
Do I need a lawyer or an account?
No. Answer 27 guided questions, pay once, and download instantly. No account, no subscription.
How long does it take?
About 5 minutes. The questionnaire has 27 questions and the document is assembled as you go.
What formats do I get?
PDF and Word (.docx), downloadable immediately after payment.
Can I edit it afterwards?
Yes. The Word file is fully editable, and you can re-run the questionnaire to generate a new version.
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