Overview
DoYourOwnWill.com provides a platform for users to generate simple estate planning documents and other legal forms entirely for free. Users answer questions online, and the service generates downloadable documents (PDF/Word). It covers basic needs like appointing guardians, executors, and distributing assets. The site supports itself through advertising and affiliate partnerships, offering a no-cost alternative for basic document creation but without direct legal support.
Use cases
Primary: Creating a free, simple Last Will and Testament.
Other use cases:
- • Creating Living Wills
- • Powers of Attorney
- • Pet Guardianship documents
- • Funeral planning worksheets.
AI capabilities
- → Not an AI tool.
- → Uses simple document generation based on user input.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ 100% free for all offered documents.
- ✓ Simple and easy to understand/navigate.
- ✓ Quick process (approx. 15 minutes for a will).
- ✓ No account required (increases privacy).
- ✓ Offers several useful estate planning documents beyond just a will.
- ✓ Provides helpful worksheets (e.g., funeral planning).
Cons
- ! Lacks customer support or legal advice access.
- ! Only suitable for simple estates; lacks depth/options for complex situations.
- ! Users need to verify documents meet current state laws themselves (though state templates are provided).
- ! Website contains advertising.
- ! No guarantee documents are legally valid in your state mentioned in one review (contradicts others stating state-specific).
Pricing
Model: Free (Advertising and affiliate supported).
Pricing details: $0
Integrations
- • N/A (Relies on ads/affiliate links).
What sets it apart
- ★ Completely free service for multiple estate planning documents
- ★ No account needed for access
- ★ Straightforward process. Funded by advertising.
Compliance & security
Provides state templates, but users may need to self-verify full compliance.