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What is a Will?
A Will is a formal, legal document that tells your loved ones how you wish your assets to be distributed upon your passing. It is one of the most important legal documents that average Americans will ever have because it allows you to choose the recipients of your possessions and the guardians of your children upon your death.
Are on-line Wills legal?
It is a great myth that only attorneys can create legal Wills. Actually, anyone can create a legal Will, so long as they have the right tools. WorryFreeWills.com provides you with the necessary tools to create a valid Will in an easy to understand, step-by-step format. At the end of the WorryFreeWills.com Will creation process, you will have a legally valid Will after you sign the document in accordance with the directions that you print from your home computer.
Is this Will legitimate?
The final Last Will and Testiment that you will print from your home computer is not only a professional, legal document, but it is custom tailored to meet your specific needs and wishes. It is much more thorough and detailed than are other products that are offered on the web. The legal Will that you create on WorryFreeWills.com is a fast and easy way to protect your family and your assets.
Who needs a Will?
Anybody that ever told you only rich people need Wills was a fool. In fact, all adults, regardless of income, age, class, location or occupation should have a legal Will. A Will is a legal document that tells your loved ones and the courts how you wish your assets to be distributed, names guardians for your children and selects an executor for your estate upon your passing. All people are entitled to have their assets distributed as they see fit and the way to do this is to create a legal Will.
What happens if I pass on without a Will?
If you pass on without a Will, your State will decide how your assets are distributed. Each State has a law that determines who will take your possessions when you die. In fact, if you die without a Will and if none of your close family members are alive at the time of your passing, the government will inherit all of your belongings.
What do I get for my money?
Aside from the peace of mind you will gain from knowing that your family's future is secure because you have created a legal Will, you will also get two additional legal documents: Durable Power of Attorney and Living Will. Throughout the Will creation process you will be asked specific questions that will tailor your Will to meet your specific needs.
How is a Will updated?
The easiest and preferred way to update a Will is to create a new Will. You cannot simply handwrite your changes onto the old Will or attach an additional piece of paper to the end of your old Will. Instead, revisit WorryFreeWills.com in the years to come should your Will need updating. A Will is a legal document that should accurately reflect your needs and wishes at all stages of your life.
When should I update my Will?
Your Will should be updated every time that you have a major change in your life. Some examples of situations when you may wish to consider updating your old Will by creating a new Will are divorce, marriage, remarriage, birth of a child or purchase of a new home.
Do I have to see an attorney in order to have a valid Will?
One of the most common misconceptions is that you must see an attorney in order to have a valid Will. This is simply incorrect. You will have a valid, legally binding Will if you complete all of the steps outlined on WorryFreeWills.com. WorryFreeWills.com provides you with an easy to understand, step-by-step Will creation process that is customized to meet your specific needs and wishes all in the comfort of your own home.
Do I have to see a notary public in order to have a valid Will?
You do not have to see a notary public to have a legally valid Will. Instead, an easier and cheaper way is to simply have three of your friends, neighbors or co-workers, who will not receive any gifts under the terms of your Will, serve as witnesses to your Will. All that they will need to do is watch you sign and date your Last Will and Testament and then each of them will have to sign the end of the Will attesting that you signed the Will. Detailed directions on how to validate your Will are provided at the end of the WorryFreeWills.com Will creation process. It is as simple as one, two, three witness signatures!
Do I need to make a new Will if I move to a new State?
Generally, all States will recognize your Will if it was made while you were living in another state so long as it is legally valid. WorryFreeWills.com provides all of its customers with easy step-by-step directions that tell you how to validate your Will.
What is the difference between a Living Will and a Durable Power of Attorney?
A Living Will addresses only whether or not you would like to have artificial life support used when your body would not be able to sustain itself without it in the long term; whereas, a Durable Power of Attorney for Heath Care gives another person the power to make medical decisions that affect your life in the event that you are unable to make decisions about your own medical care.
Can a husband and a wife share one Will?
No. All individuals must have their own valid, legal Wills. Therefore, both husband and wife will need to create their own individual Wills.
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