Wills & Trusts
Create legally valid wills and trusts to protect your assets and provide for loved ones.
About Wills & Trusts
Wills are legal documents that specify how your assets will be distributed after death. They also allow you to name guardians for minor children and appoint an executor to manage your estate.
Trusts are legal arrangements where assets are held by a trustee for beneficiaries. Living trusts can help avoid probate and provide more control over asset distribution.
Key Differences:
- • Wills take effect after death and go through probate
- • Trusts can take effect immediately and avoid probate
- • Wills become public record; trusts remain private
- • Trusts offer more control and flexibility for complex estates
💡 Many people benefit from having both a will and a trust as part of their comprehensive estate plan.
Online Will Services
FreeWill
Create a legally valid will online for free in under 20 minutes with expert guidance.
LegalZoom Wills
Professional online will creation service with attorney review options and state-specific documents.
Rocket Lawyer
Simple online will builder with unlimited revisions and attorney consultations included.
Nolo Quicken WillMaker
Comprehensive estate planning software for creating wills, trusts, and healthcare directives.
Willing
Free online will maker with optional attorney review and state-by-state legal guidance.
Trust Services
LegalZoom Trusts
Create living trusts online to avoid probate and protect assets for your beneficiaries.
Rocket Lawyer Trusts
Revocable living trust documents with step-by-step guidance and legal support.
Trust & Will
Modern estate planning platform for creating customized trusts with attorney oversight.
Nolo Living Trusts
Educational resources and software for understanding and creating revocable living trusts.
State-Specific Resources
Nolo State Will Laws
Comprehensive guide to will requirements and estate laws for all 50 states.
ABA Estate Planning
American Bar Association resources for estate planning laws and legal requirements by state.
FindLaw Wills Guide
Free legal information about will requirements, validity, and state-specific regulations.
Educational Resources
Nolo Estate Planning Library
Extensive free legal articles explaining wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning basics.
Investopedia Will Guide
Financial education resource covering wills, trusts, estate taxes, and inheritance planning.
FTC Consumer Guide
Federal Trade Commission's consumer guide to understanding wills and estate planning needs.
AARP Estate Planning
Step-by-step estate planning checklist and resources for adults of all ages.