How to Make a Legal Will Without Visiting an Attorney

Many people prefer to save money by creating their own will rather than hiring an attorney. It is important to follow specific guidelines in order to be sure that the will is valid; however, almost anyone is capable of writing and filing their own will. 

• Create a will that is holographic. A holographic will refers to a will that you was completely written and signed by hand. If you do not have a lot of time to spare then this may be the best option for you. Also, when people are on their death beds they have been known to just scribble down their wills quickly on whatever they have close to them. However, before you chose to take this route be sure to make sure that your state accepts holographic wills, because not all states do. You will also want to make sure that you have witnesses to your holographic will in order to ensure its validity.


• Buy a form from an office supply store and fill it in. When you decide to take this route it is also important to check your state's laws regarding this option.


• Buy a will from one of the legal websites. These sites can be found throughout the Internet.


• Buy a will from a virtual law firm. A virtual law firm is a firm that is run by a real attorney. At the virtual office you will be able to find a variety of different documents that are for sale, including wills.