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I'd advise seeing an attorney if possible. Some will work pro-bono - you have to ask.
There are senior centers who offer these services.
Yes, you can do one on-line although a real person - attorney - may know things / ways of creating a will - that you might miss on-line.
Consider calling a law school and see if there is a student willing to help you - they are supervised by a professor.
I am concerned that you indicate you've 'looked at all the sites' and haven't found one that offers a will 'template' - they are there / available. Perhaps ask a kid or friend (college kid) to help you do this research.
P.S. It isn't only a WILL - there are many other legal documents you need to get in order ... POA for finances, healthcare, soc sec rep... Be sure to find out exactly what you need to be covered. Are you interested in a funeral or donating your body to science (as I am) ... this takes a lot of research, although questions you need to ask yourself.
Gena / Touch Matters
Trust me on this..!!!
Sincerely ..an only child...
not cheap but you get what you pay for.
You will find simple forms and instructions.
In most states a HANDWRITTEN and WITNESSED holographic will will suffice, but my advice to you is to get legal aid in making a will if you have any questions. If there are any funds at all involved this is something you really don't want to do "wrong".
I live in NC, and had my will and both DPOA, and medical POA drawn up here a little over 2 years ago for $750.
I've never been a fan of on-line legal documents, as one misplaced word or missing word could make the Will different from what it was intended. Not saying there aren't good legal websites where you speak to an actual Attorney, just saying be very careful of using just any "boilerplate Will". Using the wrong Will could cause the Will to be invalid.
Please note if you print off a Will from the internet, you will need to get the Will notarized. Present at signing must be at least two witnesses (depending on the law of your State), and the witnesses cannot be anyone who is named in the Will, nor can one of the witnesses be the notary him/herself.
If the estate of the person who needs a Will is over a certain amount (depends on the State), it is better to speak with an Elder Law Attorney who will draw up the Will or even suggest a Trust if the estate is large.