{"id":1597,"date":"2025-09-11T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/?p=1597"},"modified":"2026-06-09T13:46:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T17:46:44","slug":"simple-will","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/simple-will\/","title":{"rendered":"A simple Will &#8211; From $0 to $1,000. How much should I pay?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"Article\",\n  \"headline\": \"A Simple Will: From $0 to $1,000 \u2014 How Much Should You Pay?\",\n  \"datePublished\": \"2015-12-09\",\n  \"dateModified\": \"2025-08-25\",\n  \"author\": {\"@type\": \"Person\", \"name\": \"Tim Hewson\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\"},\n  \"publisher\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"USLegalWills.com\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\"},\n  \"description\": \"What is a simple Will, what should it include, and how much should you pay? Comparing free templates, online services at $49.95, and lawyers at $800-$1,200.\",\n  \"speakable\": {\"@type\": \"SpeakableSpecification\", \"cssSelector\": [\".tldr-box\", \"article h2\"]}\n}<\/script>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is a simple Will?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A simple Will is a legal document that names an Executor, describes the distribution of your assets, and can include guardian appointments for minor children. Even a simple Will should include alternate scenarios, trusts for minor beneficiaries, and powers granted to the Executor. 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USLegalWills.com charges $49.95 upfront and never sells customer data.\"}\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"When do you need a lawyer instead of a simple Will?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"You should seek legal advice if you are planning to disinherit a spouse or dependent, have a child with special needs, need custom trusts with specific conditions, or require complex estate tax planning strategies. For most people, a simple Will through an online service is sufficient.\"}\n    }\n  ]\n}<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally published: December 9, 2015 | Last updated: August 25, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group tldr-box has-background\" style=\"border-left-color:#2980b9;border-left-width:4px;background-color:#f0f7fb;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>TL;DR:<\/strong> A simple Will can cost anywhere from $0 to $1,000+. Free blank-form templates are inadequate and potentially dangerous. Estate planning attorneys charge $800\u2013$1,200 but use the same software as online services. USLegalWills.com charges $49.95 and produces a word-for-word identical document with free updates. Even a &#8220;simple&#8221; Will should include about 25 clauses covering alternate scenarios, minor trusts, executor powers, and guardianship. Free services cover their costs by selling your data or hiding subscription fees.\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Does the Same Simple Will Cost $0 or $1,000?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"585\" data-attachment-id=\"1994\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/advice-writing-last-will-testament\/33834437-last-will-and-testament\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/33834437_m.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"818,585\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;33834437 - last will and testament&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;stuartburf\/123RF&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;33834437 - last will and testament&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"33834437 &amp;#8211; last will and testament\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Copyright: &lt;a href=&#039;https:\/\/www.123rf.com\/profile_stuartburf&#039;&gt;stuartburf \/ 123RF Stock Photo&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/33834437_m.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/33834437_m.jpg\" alt=\"Simple Will\" class=\"wp-image-1994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/33834437_m.jpg 818w, https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/33834437_m-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/33834437_m-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/33834437_m-770x551.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are researching how to prepare a simple Will, you are already ahead of the majority of American adults. But the price range is confusing: how can the same document cost nothing on some websites and $1,000 with an attorney? The answer lies in understanding what you actually receive at each price point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a Will?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can create a legal document called Last Will and Testament which enables you to select people who will handle your estate and decide how your assets will be distributed after you pass away. The three key elements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Executor appointment<\/strong>  &#8211;  The person responsible for carrying out your instructions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estate distribution<\/strong>  &#8211;  How your assets are divided among beneficiaries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Guardian appointments<\/strong>  &#8211;  Who cares for minor children (if applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"723\" height=\"371\" data-attachment-id=\"1608\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/simple-will\/fender-will-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/fender-Will1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"723,371\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Tractor Will\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/fender-Will1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/fender-Will1.jpg\" alt=\"Simple Will\" class=\"wp-image-1608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/fender-Will1.jpg 723w, https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/fender-Will1-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A legal Will can exist through any form of message including messages which people scratch onto tractor fenders. George Harris a Canadian farmer left a message on his tractor fender which read: \u201cIn case I die in this mess, I leave all to the wife.\u201d The courts accepted it. The Will stands as a complete failure because it lacks any backup arrangements and it doesn\u2019t contain any trust structures or executor directives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should a Well-Drafted Simple Will Include?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>USLegalWills.com provides the most basic Will documents which contain all necessary elements to create a correct Will. Our \u201csimple\u201d Will runs about 6 pages with approximately 25 clauses , including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Clause<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">What It Does<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Revocation clause<\/td><td>Cancels all previous Wills<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Family identification<\/td><td>Identifies spouse, children, and dependents<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Executor appointment<\/td><td>Names primary and alternate Executors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Payment of debts and taxes<\/td><td>Directs how outstanding obligations are settled<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Distribution of property<\/td><td>Specific bequests, charitable gifts, and residual estate distribution with alternates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trusts for minor beneficiaries<\/td><td>Sets inheritance age, names trustee, defines permitted uses of trust funds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Powers to the Executor<\/td><td>Authority to sell assets, hire help, invest, and manage the estate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Guardian appointments<\/td><td>Names guardians for minor children<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Non-contestability clause<\/td><td>Discourages legal challenges to the Will<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Settlement of claims<\/td><td>Handles disputed claims against the estate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>State-specific\nNo\nYes\nYes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Does a Will Stop Being &#8220;Simple&#8221;?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cost of a Will: From $0 to $2,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How Much Does a Will Cost? And Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Comparing LegalZoom with USLegalWills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Six Common Errors in a DIY Will<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free Last Will Service: Is It Worth It?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Bottom Line<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Cost\n$0\n$49.95\n$800-$1,200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Three Approaches to Preparing a Simple Will?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Approach 1: Write Your Own or Use a Blank-Form Kit<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"492\" height=\"635\" data-attachment-id=\"1612\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/simple-will\/simple-will-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Simple-Will.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"492,635\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Simple Will\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Simple-Will.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Simple-Will.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Will kit\" class=\"wp-image-1612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Simple-Will.jpg 492w, https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Simple-Will-232x300.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Related Reading<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Approach 2: Use an Estate Planning Attorney<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How Much Does a Will Cost? And Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Comparing LegalZoom with USLegalWills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Six Common Errors in a DIY Will<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free Last Will Service: Is It Worth It?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Approach 3: Use an Online Interactive Service<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"672\" data-attachment-id=\"1615\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/simple-will\/us-will-service\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/US-Will-service.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"771,672\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"US Will service\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/US-Will-service.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/US-Will-service.jpg\" alt=\"Online Will service\" class=\"wp-image-1615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/US-Will-service.jpg 771w, https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/US-Will-service-300x261.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/US-Will-service-770x671.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cost\n$0\n$49.95\n$800-$1,200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Do You Actually Get for &#8220;Free&#8221;?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"490\" height=\"346\" data-attachment-id=\"1616\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/simple-will\/jed3s\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/jed3s.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"490,346\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"jed3s\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/jed3s.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/jed3s.jpg\" alt=\"Free last will and testament\" class=\"wp-image-1616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/jed3s.jpg 490w, https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/jed3s-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>State-specific\nNo\nYes\nYes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free Model<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">How They Cover Costs<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">The Risk to You<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Blank downloadable form<\/strong><\/td><td>No costs  &#8211;  no legal staff, no support<\/td><td>Barely passable as a Will; no error checking, no alternate plans, no trusts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Data selling<\/strong><\/td><td>Partnerships with financial advisors, funeral homes, insurance agents<\/td><td>Your sensitive personal information is shared; expect incessant calls from insurance companies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hidden subscription fees<\/strong><\/td><td>Require credit card; charge monthly fees if you do not cancel<\/td><td>Expensive monthly charges that are difficult to cancel<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Six Common Errors in a DIY Will<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simple Will: Complete Cost Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Feature<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Free Template<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">USLegalWills.com<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Attorney<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$0<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$49.95<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$800\u2013$1,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Clauses included<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\u20135<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">~25<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">~25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>State-specific<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Minor trusts<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free updates<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes (1 year)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Data privacy<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Unknown<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Never sold<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Protected<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Legal advice<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Support<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">None<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Phone &amp; email (North America)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">In-person<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Convenience<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Download only<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20 min from home<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Office visit<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For $49.95, USLegalWills.com gives you access to an up-to-date, state-specific service that produces a well-drafted simple Will from the comfort of your home in about 20 minutes. You can make unlimited updates for a year, with optional renewal beyond that \u2014 and we never keep credit card details on file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get stuck, email us and we respond within an hour, or call us at <strong>1-888-660-9455<\/strong>. We also have extensive help on every page of the service. Once you step through our service, you will not only have a Will \u2014 you will have educated yourself in the Will-writing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer a <strong>30-day, no-questions-asked, complete refund policy<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\">Get started on your simple Will today.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Reading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/cost-of-a-will\/\">Cost of a Will: From $0 to $2,000<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/how-much-does-a-will-cost\/\">How Much Does a Will Cost? And Why?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/comparing-legalzoom-with-uslegalwills\/\">Comparing LegalZoom with USLegalWills<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/do-it-yourself-will\/\">Six Common Errors in a DIY Will<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalwills.com\/blog\/free-last-will-service\/\">Free Last Will Service: Is It Worth It?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Originally published: December 9, 2015 | Last updated: August 25, 2025 TL;DR: A simple Will can cost anywhere from $0 to $1,000+. Free blank-form templates are inadequate and potentially dangerous. Estate planning attorneys charge $800\u2013$1,200 but use the same software as online services. USLegalWills.com charges $49.95 and produces a word-for-word identical document with free updates. 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