Trust & Will
Trust & Will stands out for its quick and easy-to-use process.
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Trust & Will
Trust & Will stands out for its quick and easy-to-use process.
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Trust & Will is an online estate planning service that stands out for its straightforward, user-friendly will maker. For a one-time fee, you’ll get a state-specific will, plus health directive documents, such as a living will and power of attorney, shipped free.
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NerdWallet ratingTrust & Will stands out for its quick and easy-to-use process.
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NerdWallet ratingTrust & Will stands out for its quick and easy-to-use process.
For extra assistance, the website has educational content to help users understand the estate planning process, or you can add a year of attorney support for an extra fee. Overall, Trust & Will’s customizable documents and highly-rated customer service make it a top choice for an online will maker.
Pricing | One-time fees:
Recurring fees:
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Last will and testament | Included in Will plan; also included in Trust plan as a pour-over will. |
Living will | Included in Will plan and Trust plan. |
Power of attorney | Included in Will plan and Trust plan. |
Revocable living trust | Included in Trust plan. |
Access to live attorney | Add a year of attorney support starting at $300 in 38 states and Washington, D.C. |
Customer service | Customer support is available via phone and chat from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. PT on Saturday. Support receives 4.7 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot. |
Trust & Will has a streamlined interface and an interview-like process to help users create their documents.
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First-time users can download or get documents shipped free with state-specific notarization instructions.
Health care directives, including a living will, HIPAA authorization and power of attorney designation, are included.
Cons:
Other online will makers offer attorney support for a lower fee or for free.
Attorney access is currently only available in 38 states and Washington, D.C.
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