A will is a legal document that lets you decide how your property, finances, and personal matters will be handled after your passing.

To be legally valid, your will must meet several key requirements:

• You must be of sound mind when creating your will, meaning you understand the nature and extent of your assets and the implications of your decisions.

• You must act voluntarily, without coercion, undue influence, or duress.

• The document must be properly signed and witnessed in accordance with the laws of your state. Most states require two independent witnesses who are not beneficiaries under the will.

C2C Legal Services platform provides clear state-specific signing instructions to help ensure your will is legally enforceable.

You should update your will after any major life event, such as:

• Marriage or divorce

• Birth or adoption of a child

• Death of a named beneficiary or executor

• Significant changes in financial circumstances

C2C Legal Services makes it easy to update your will when your life changes — helping ensure your wishes are always accurately reflected.

Your executor is the person who will manage your estate after you pass away. You should select someone responsible, trustworthy, and organized.

The executor's duties may include paying debts, distributing assets, and handling court filings, so it’s important to choose someone who can handle those responsibilities.

Yes. A will you create online with C2C Legal Services is legally valid as long as it is properly signed and witnessed according to your state's rules.

We guide you through every step to ensure your documents meet state-specific legal requirements.

If you pass away without a valid will (also called dying “intestate”), state law will decide who inherits your property. This often means your assets may be distributed in ways you wouldn’t have chosen, and your loved ones may face unnecessary legal hurdles.

Creating a will gives you control over who receives your property, who cares for your minor children, and who will manage your estate.

A will directs how your property is distributed after death and must go through probate court.

A living trust, by contrast, can allow your assets to bypass probate, keeping your estate private and often faster to settle.

Depending on your goals, you may want both — and C2C Legal Services can help you with each.

No, you don’t need an attorney to create a legally valid will. C2C Legal Services easy-to-use service helps you generate a complete will with expert-backed assistance.

However, if your situation is especially complex — like owning property in multiple states or needing detailed tax planning — we can connect you with a trusted attorney from our network.