Free Last Will and Testament
Make a complete, ready-to-sign will for your state — free, no account. Unlike most templates, ours builds in the protective clauses that actually matter: a survivorship period, a residuary catch-all, a trust so young heirs don't get a lump sum at 18, and full executor powers — then shows your state's signing rules.
⚠ A real will, but not legal advice.
A will becomes valid only when you sign it correctly for your state (witnesses, and a notary where required). For a large or blended estate, business interests, or tax concerns, have an attorney review it.
What makes a good will (and where templates fail)
A will says who gets your property, who raises your minor children, and who carries out your wishes. The body of a will is similar everywhere, but two things separate a safe will from a risky one: the protective clauses inside it, and the signing requirements of your state. Free templates routinely miss a survivorship period (so assets can pass through a beneficiary who dies days after you), a residuary clause (leaving part of your estate to pass by intestacy), or a trust for young heirs (so an 18-year-old inherits a lump sum). Our generator includes all of these by default.
The other half is execution. Nearly every state requires two witnesses; Louisiana alone requires a notary on the will itself, and a self-proving affidavit (allowed in most states) makes probate far easier. Pick your state above for its exact signing steps and the right affidavit. A will is one of three core estate documents — pair it with a financial power of attorney and an advance directive and living will for a complete plan.