A free tool that helps you draft a simple will in about ten minutes. No account. Your answers never leave the browser.
Drafts prepared for all fifty states & the District of Columbia.
This tool is not legal advice. idonthaveawill.com helps you prepare a draft will — it is not a law firm and is not a substitute for an attorney. We strongly recommend that everyone have their will reviewed by their own legal counsel before signing.
Chapter One
It's not about dying. It's about making sure the people you love are taken care of.
If you die without a will, a judge you've never met decides who gets your house, your savings, and who raises your kids. Every state has a default formula — and it probably doesn't match what you'd want.
Most people put it off because they think it's complicated or expensive. It doesn't have to be.
Dying without a will can mean months of probate court, legal fees, and family arguments. A simple will prevents all of that.
You don't need a mansion or a stock portfolio. If you have a bank account, a car, a phone, or a child — you need a will.
Chapter Two
Three steps to get your draft started.
We ask plain-English questions about your family, your stuff, and your wishes. No legal jargon. Takes about ten minutes.
Based on your answers, we generate a draft will formatted for your state. You review every word before anything is finalized.
We provide a checklist of what your state requires — witnesses, notarization, and more. Have an attorney review your draft, then complete the steps to make it official.
Ready? It takes ten minutes.
Begin the DraftA sample page
A plainly formatted draft, prepared for your state, printed on letter-sized paper. No watermarks. No branding. Just a document you can take to an attorney, a notary, or a pair of witnesses.
of [Your Full Legal Name]
I, [Your Full Legal Name], a resident of [City], in the State of [Your State], being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament, revoking all prior wills and codicils previously made by me.
I hereby nominate and appoint [Executor's Name] to serve as the Executor of this, my Last Will and Testament. Should they be unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Alternate Executor] as successor Executor. I direct that no bond shall be required of either appointee.
I direct my Executor to pay from my estate all of my legally enforceable debts, funeral expenses, and the costs of administration of my estate, as soon after my death as is practicable.
I give and bequeath the following items of personal property:
— continues through Article VII —
Chapter Three
Beyond the will maker, a plain-English library on the rules that govern wills in every state.
All 50 states + DC
Witness counts, notarization, holographic and electronic wills, and the exact signing checklist for every state — eighteen states covered in an in-depth guide.
Browse state requirements →All 50 states + DC
Plain-English guides to intestate succession, probate, trusts, and community-property rules — one for every state.
Read the guides →Nine guides
Who needs a will, how to write one, and what commonly goes wrong — plain-English reads, no legalese.
Open the folio →Open data · 51 jurisdictions
A free, citable dataset of every state's witness, notarization, holographic, and electronic-will rules — sourced from statute and refreshed annually.
On the imprint
Formatted based on each state's requirements.
No hidden fees. Optional add-ons for related documents.
We don't store your data. Period.
Nothing is sent to a server.
Every question is written so anyone can understand it.
Shows your state's witness, notarization, and signing requirements.
Annual correspondence
Life changes. We'll email you once a year to check if your will needs updating. That's it.
No spam, ever. Unsubscribe anytime.
This is not legal advice. idonthaveawill.com is a self-help document preparation tool, not a law firm and not a substitute for an attorney. We do not provide legal advice, legal opinions, or legal representation of any kind.
This tool generates a draft will based on information you provide. It is your starting point, not your finish line. We strongly recommend that you have your draft reviewed by a licensed attorney in your state before signing it. An attorney can ensure the document meets your specific needs, accounts for your full financial picture, and complies with your state's current laws.
Every state has its own requirements for making a will legally valid — including specific rules about witnesses, notarization, and execution. Some states require notarization. Some require witnesses to be present at the same time. These steps vary and matter. A will that is not properly executed under your state's law may be invalid.
This tool is not appropriate for complex situations including estates with business interests, significant assets, tax planning needs, special needs beneficiaries, assets in multiple states or countries, or ongoing litigation. If any of these apply to you, please consult an estate planning attorney directly.
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