Create a basic last will and testament online for free. Name beneficiaries, guardian, and executor. Free will template generator. Not legal advice.
60% of American adults have no will — meaning the state decides what happens to your assets and who raises your children if you die. A basic will takes 15 minutes to create. Our generator walks you through naming your beneficiaries, executor, and guardian for minor children — creating a document you can review with an attorney or use as a starting template.
Requirements for a valid will vary by state but generally include: Testator (you) must be 18+ and of sound mind. Document must be written not verbal. Must be signed by the testator. Must be witnessed by 2 adult witnesses who are not beneficiaries. Some states accept holographic wills — handwritten and signed without witnesses. Notarization is not required in most states but adds credibility.
Frequent errors that cause problems: Having a beneficiary serve as a witness (creates conflict of interest, may invalidate bequest). Not updating after major life events like marriage, divorce, or children. Forgetting to address digital assets like cryptocurrency and online accounts. Leaving specific items to people who predecease you. Not coordinating with retirement account and life insurance beneficiary designations.
In 27 US states a holographic will — entirely handwritten and signed by you — is legally valid without witnesses. These states include California, Texas, Virginia, and others. However handwritten wills are easier to challenge and subject to interpretation issues. A typed witnessed will is always preferable to a handwritten one for clarity and enforceability.
No — adults can create their own will. Online services like Trust and Will or LegalZoom provide attorney-reviewed templates for $89-$199. However an attorney-drafted will is recommended if: your estate exceeds $200,000, you have complex family situations like blended families or special needs dependents, you own a business, or you have property in multiple states.
Review and potentially update your will after: marriage or divorce, birth or adoption of a child, death of a beneficiary or executor, significant change in assets, moving to a different state, and at minimum every 5 years as a routine review. Major life changes often require a completely new will rather than an amendment.
Yes — every FreeFixo tool, including the Free Online Will Generator — Create Your Basic Will Today, is 100% free with no paywall, no premium tier, and no usage limits. You do not need to create an account, enter a credit card, or share an email.
The Free Online Will Generator — Create Your Basic Will Today uses the same formulas, rates, and reference data that financial planners, professionals, and government sources publish. Results are estimates intended for planning and education — for situations involving large sums or legal consequences, confirm with a qualified professional before acting.
No signup is ever required. The Free Online Will Generator — Create Your Basic Will Today runs entirely in your browser — your inputs are never sent to a server, and we do not store, track, or share your data. Open it, get your answer, close the tab.