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What this does

Tools to create a Last Will and Testament, Durable Power of Attorney, Living Will, and Healthcare Directive.

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Before you pay

Ask for the scope and total price in writing: the task, who will do it, what you receive, and whether revisions or a court appearance are included.

Price ranges & billing expectations

$0 on FreeWill and Fabric; $109–$149 for Nolo WillMaker; $129 for LegalZoom basic will; $199 for Trust & Will bundle.

These are directory estimates, not quotes. Geography, complexity and provider terms change the price. A retainer may be an advance against future bills, rather than the final cost.

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FreeWill

$0 (Free)

Legally valid will, durable POA, and advance healthcare directive

Not a substitute for attorney advice · No court appearance included
Scope, costs & limitations

Service: Free Will & Directives

Interview-guided estate package with state-specific legal language and signing/witness instructions.

May be useful for

  • Simple estates, personal belongings, and standard bank accounts
  • Parents designating a guardian for minor children
  • Individuals without complex tax or trust sheltering needs

Not included

  • Attorney review or legal advice
  • Complex irrevocable or special needs trusts
  • Probate court administration

Directory-listed price: $0 (Free) · Billing: one-time. Confirm the current price, eligibility and scope directly.

A will is not legally binding until signed before two adult witnesses who inherit nothing, and notarized according to your state code.

When another kind of help may be needed

  • blended-family-conflict
  • estate-over-estate-tax-limit
  • special-needs-trust-required
Directory check recorded: 2026-09-13. This is not a live quote or an endorsement.
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Nolo / Quicken WillMaker

$109 (Starter) / $149 (Plus)

Comprehensive estate planning software with plain-English legal explanations

Not a substitute for attorney advice · No court appearance included
Scope, costs & limitations

Service: DIY Estate Software

Lifetime or annual software license to create wills, health care directives, living trusts, durable financial powers of attorney, and executor final arrangement instructions for your entire household.

May be useful for

  • People who want to understand what each clause means
  • Couples creating wills together under one purchase
  • Avoiding monthly subscription traps

Not included

  • Attorney consultation or custom drafting
  • Filing services (wills are kept privately until death)

Directory-listed price: $109 (Starter) / $149 (Plus) · Billing: one-time. Confirm the current price, eligibility and scope directly.

One-time purchase; no subscription required. Includes state-specific signing instructions.

When another kind of help may be needed

  • contested-estate
  • complex-business-succession
Directory check recorded: 2026-09-13. This is not a live quote or an endorsement.
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Trust & Will

$199 (Will) / $499 (Trust)

State-specific will, power of attorney, and healthcare directive bundle

Not a substitute for attorney advice · No court appearance included
Scope, costs & limitations

Service: Estate Specialist

Step-by-step estate creation platform with live customer support, state-specific legal language, and optional shipped physical binder.

May be useful for

  • Homeowners or parents who want an intuitive, modern estate plan
  • Creating a complete will + POA + medical directive in under 30 minutes

Not included

  • Litigation, disputes, or business formation
  • Funding real estate into a trust (instructions provided, you record deed)

Directory-listed price: $199 (Will) / $499 (Trust) · Billing: one-time. Confirm the current price, eligibility and scope directly.

One-time price for first year. Optional ongoing digital storage is $19/yr thereafter.

When another kind of help may be needed

  • disinherited-child-disputes
  • complex-federal-estate-tax
Directory check recorded: 2026-09-13. This is not a live quote or an endorsement.
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LegalZoom

$129 one-time

Individual Last Will and Testament package

Not a substitute for attorney advice · No court appearance included
Scope, costs & limitations

Service: Guided Will Package

Online questionnaire to create an individual will, appoint guardians, designate an executor, and allocate assets.

May be useful for

  • Users familiar with the LegalZoom brand
  • Standard individual asset distribution

Not included

  • Financial power of attorney or healthcare directive in the basic $129 plan
  • Attorney consultation (requires higher-tier $249 bundle)

Directory-listed price: $129 one-time · Billing: one-time. Confirm the current price, eligibility and scope directly.

Watch for optional add-ons during checkout. Basic $129 tier is a will only.

When another kind of help may be needed

  • tax-exempt-trust-structures
Directory check recorded: 2026-09-13. This is not a live quote or an endorsement.
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Make an informed choice

Advantages
  • Ensures minor children have appointed guardians and assets pass without intestacy confusion
  • Includes powers of attorney so loved ones can manage decisions in medical emergencies
  • State-specific signing and execution instructions provided
Limitations
  • Does not fund trusts automatically (you must record deeds and retitle bank accounts yourself)
  • Not designed for complex estate tax shelters or contested family estates
Billing & other things to check
  • A will printed from ANY website is 100% invalid if you fail to sign it before two disinterested adult witnesses and a notary public according to state law
Questions to ask before agreeing
  • Who will be my executor, and do they know where my signed physical documents are stored?
  • Have I updated beneficiary designations directly on my 401(k) and life insurance accounts?
When to ask about representation
  • You have a child with special needs who requires a Supplemental Needs Trust to preserve government benefits
  • You anticipate family members will actively contest the will in probate court
Free tools & other routes

Some states (like California) have statutory will forms written directly into state law that you can fill out for free.

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