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An online will maker is a service that helps an individual create a will from the comfort of their home, potentially for less than an estate attorney would charge. Online will makers work with attorneys and other legal professionals to generate a will based on the information you provide, which (so long as it's accurate and executed correctly, in addition to meeting your state's requirements) is just as legally binding as a standard will.
A strong online will maker offers a robust suite of estate planning services and documents at an affordable price. As creating a will can be a intimidating prospect, the best online will makers should also provide support tools that will walk you through the entire process and ensure your documents are customized to fit your unique situation.
According to our research, Nolo's Quicken WillMaker & Trust is the best overall online will maker due to its downloadable software, free software updates, and access to a catalog of estate planning documents. We researched 13 companies and evaluated them on several factors, including company history, price, availability in all states, offerings for online resources, ease of use, compatibility with various devices, and whether it was easy to make updates.