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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.

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.

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.

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.

Absolutely! When created through a reputable service that meets state legal requirements, Wills and Trusts made online are fully legally valid and recognized in all 50 states. These documents carry the same legal weight as those prepared by a traditional attorney, provided they're properly signed and witnessed according to your state's laws.

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.

It takes most people about 15 minutes to complete their Will or Trust through FastWill.

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.

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.