Last Will and Testament Preparation

The law says a will must be in writing and signed by the person making the will, or by another person in that person's presence and at that person's direction. At least two witnesses must be present at the same time and understand it is the will. No notary is required.

A fill-in-the-blank California form with a guide. The law says it must be dated, signed, and signed by two witnesses, and that notarization does not satisfy the witness requirement. We can complete it from the details you provide.

The law says a will that fails the two-witness rule can still be valid as a handwritten will if the signature and material provisions are in the maker's own handwriting. We prepare typed wills at your direction and cannot advise which kind fits you.

No, a will names who receives your property, but it generally goes through probate unless other rules apply. Whoever holds the original will must deliver it to the court clerk within 30 days after learning of the death.

No, you decide who receives what and who serves as executor. We cannot recommend how to divide your property. We write your choices into the will.