Everyone needs a will. No matter your income level, family situation, or net worth, a will may be the most impactful document you ever sign. Unfortunately, many people put off making their will. A recent survey done by Caring.com shows that two out of three Americans don’t have one. The cost and time it takes to create a will are common reasons why people avoid the process altogether.
That’s why The U.S. Will Registry made it easy to write your will with our free online will program. Not only is our service complimentary, but you can take your time crafting a will that best reflects your wishes. We also offer free online will registration and digital storage, so your loved ones are certain to locate your will when needed.
Why You Should Make a Will Online
In the Caring.com survey, the most common reasons people cited for not having a will were:
- Haven’t gotten around to it
- Don’t have enough assets to leave anyone
- Don’t know how to get a will
- It costs too much
Using The U.S. Will Registry’s free online will service solves all these problems.
Benefits of Creating a Will With a Free Online Will Program
Here are 4 main benefits to creating a will with our free online will program.
1. Online will programs are created by established estate attorneys.
With all of the online will-making programs available, the excuse of not having the time to make a will is tough to justify nowadays. Whether you use a free printable will template or an online will service, you can write your will from anywhere at any time. There’s no hassle of finding a knowledgeable estate planning attorney, attending meetings, and making multiple law office revisions with an online will. Online will templates are created by estate attorneys!
2. Online Wills Are Inexpensive
Hiring a lawyer to draft a will can be costly. The good news is, you don’t need a lawyer to write a will. You can create your own for free with many online will forms. To ensure your will is compliant with state law and give you some peace of mind, you may consider hiring a lawyer to review your document and suggest any changes. Paying a lawyer to review your will is much less costly than having one write it.
3. You Can Make Your Will at Your Own Pace
Creating a will online allows you to take your time. With online wills, you can carefully review your assets and debts, do additional research, and make thoughtful decisions. Choosing who will handle your estate, inherit your assets, and be the caretaker of your children and pets takes serious thinking. These are not decisions you want to make (or skip) under pressure. You should also have conversations with the individuals you wish to appoint to ensure they’re willing to serve in that role.
As life changes, some online will programs allow you to go back and revise your will as needed. There’s no need to hire an attorney to do this.
4. Something Is Better Than Nothing
Without a will, your assets will be distributed according to state intestate succession law. In other words, if you don’t document your decisions in a last will, your state laws will dictate it for you. Intestate succession works by giving certain family members the right to inherit your assets based on their relationship with you and if they survive you.
Even if you use a simple will template, that’s better than nothing. With an online will, you can go back and make revisions as necessary. You also have the option to hire a lawyer to review your will at a later time. Drafting a will is crucial and will spare your family from numerous challenges, conflicts, disunity among your loved ones, and financial burdens.
What Makes Our Free Online Will Program Different?
With a simple Google search, you can find a plethora of online will templates and estate planning services. At The U.S. Will Registry, we not only offer an user friendly template to create an online will, we also offer free registration and free online storage of your will once it is witnessed and executed.
Here are a few other reasons attorneys and the public use The U.S. Will Registry:
* Designate a Charity in Your Will
Those who use our free will template have the option to name a charitable organization as a beneficiary of their assets, including cash. Leaving a bequest for charity allows you to make an impact on an organization, support a cause that’s meaningful to you, and potentially lower the estate tax burden for your loved ones.
*Free Will Registration
With our free online will program, you can register your will with The U.S. Will Registry, Free!
By registering a will, you’re safeguarding it from loss, disappearance and destruction. Registration is one means to ensure your family can locate the will after you pass so they can carry out your wishes.
We believe that writing a will and registering it go hand-in-hand. After all, what good is a will that can’t be found?
*Store Your Will Online
When you use our online will template, we provide a link so you can securely store your will electronically (in the cloud). Our partners at Sidedrawer.com, a digital storage company, allow you to keep a copy of your will online safely. People store their will in all kinds of places, from an attorney’s office to a safe deposit box to the courthouse. If no one can locate your original or duplicate copy of your will after your death, then the document serves no purpose. Storing your will online ensures your family has access to at least a copy of the document when needed.
*Witness / Self Proving Affidavit Provided
Additionally, it’s important to note that a will is not considered valid without proper witnessing. Once your will is completed, we offer either a witness page or a self-proving affidavit, depending on your preference.
Create, Register and Store Your Will Today with The U.S. Will Registry
After using our free online will program, make sure your loved ones can find your will by registering it with The U.S. Will Registry. The process to register is free, and easy, and takes about 5 minutes. The registry documents the location of your will and stores that information for 150 years from your birthdate.
Once registered, inform your family if they can’t locate your will after you pass, they can search TheU.S.WillRegistry.org to see where it is stored. Once the legal department receives a copy of the searcher’s death certificate and ID, your information will be released, if their name is listed on the registration.
Founded in 1997, The U.S. Will Registry provides information on registered Wills in the U.S. dating back to 1967. Spare your family the stress and financial costs of not locating your will, and register it with The U.S. Will Registry.
