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A plan outlining the management of your assets, your preferred care when needed, and who will care for your children.
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Our Will-based estate plan covers all the essentials. Safeguard your future by leaving detailed instructions on what happens to your possessions. Specify your healthcare preferences and final arrangements with our State Advanced Care Directives and gain financial peace of mind with our Power of Attorney.
What You’ll Get:
- Last Will & Testament
- Advanced Care Directives
- Power of Attorney
Why have a Will?
Save time, money, and stress for your loved ones by giving clear instructions to streamline the probate court process.
Ease the stress from your loved ones, and help avoid arguments over what medical treatment you should receive.
Probate can be a long, stressful, and expensive process for your heirs. Create a lifetime of peace of mind for you and your heirs in just a few minutes with FastWill.
Property
Decide who gets what, and who does not. Assign loved ones things like property and investments. You can also use a will to help ensure that some people don’t receive anything.
Choose a guardian for your children under 18 who will be responsible for all your child’s daily needs. If you don’t nominate a guardian in your Will, a court will have to choose one for you.
With a Will, you can ensure that someone will take care of your pets after you pass away. The law considers pets to be property, so you can’t leave any assets to your pet with your Will.
Personalized Documents, Structured By Attorneys
Last Will & Testament
Specify your wishes for your possessions, loved ones, and legacy.
Advanced Care Directives
Leave directions for your healthcare and medical treatment.
Power of Attorney
Assign someone to manage your financial and business matters.
What our Attorney Support can help you with?
Receive one hour of unlimited support from a licensed estate planning attorney in your state for $299 by adding Attorney Support at checkout.
Line-by-Line Review:
Examine your choices, inputs, and details, and discuss any questions or potential implications.
Trust Funding Support & Guidance:
Get step-by-step instructions and advice on transferring each type of asset into your Trust.
Legal Estate Planning Advice:
Receive tailored advice and guidance for your unique situation throughout the year.
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Common Questions About Wills
What is the difference between a Will and a Trust?
A Will goes into effect after your death and allows you to name guardians for your children and pets, designate where your assets will go, and specify your final arrangements.
A Trust goes into effect immediately after it is funded, while you are still alive. Trusts offer great control over when and how your assets are distributed and allow you to avoid probate.
How long will it take to complete my Will?
It takes most people about 15 minutes to complete their Wills through FastWill.
Does my Will have to be notarized?
Legally, your Will does not have to be notarized*. However, it will be harder to administer after your death with no notarization.
Most Wills today are designed to be “self-proving”. This makes it easier to administer after death. A self-proving Will does require notarization.
*Unless you live in Louisiana, in which case you are legally required to have your Will notarized.
Can I speak to an attorney about my Will?
While it is not necessary to get an attorney to create a legally valid Will, we do offer our users attorney support for an additional fee when you create your plan through FastWill.
When you add Attorney Support to your Will-based estate plan, you have unlimited access to a designated attorney in your state. They can provide you with legal advice, discuss any tax consequences associated with your decisions, and review your documents.
When should I update my Will?
We suggest that individuals review and/or update their Wills after any life milestone or every three to five years. Milestones can include marriage or remarriage, purchase of a home, the birth of your first child and subsequent children, the first time you travel without your children, and any deaths in the family.
Do I need an attorney to update my Will?
Updating your Will is easy and you certainly do not need an attorney to make changes to your Will. There are three ways to go about updating your Will: create a codicil, write a brand new Will, or make a personal property memorandum.
Can I write a Will for someone else?
Yes, you can create a Will for someone else. Whether it’s for your spouse, child, or a loved one with dementia, FastWill makes the process easy. Keep in mind, however, that the person for whom the Will is created (known as the Testator) will need to review and approve the document in order for it to be valid.
What happens if I don't have a Will?
If you pass away without a Will, it’s known as dying intestate. Intestacy laws vary from state to state but typically, the court will decide how your assets and debts will be distributed. Prioritizing your Estate Planning is the best way to ensure that your wishes will be properly executed.
Does a Will protect me from probate?
A Will alone will not protect you from probate. Any assets that are titled in the decedent’s sole name, not jointly owned, not payable on death, don’t have any beneficiary designations, or are left out of a Living Trust are subject to probate.
