Writing Your Will
Create the initial document. Start by titling the document “Last Will and Testament” and including your full legal name and address. Designate an executor. Appoint a guardian. Name the beneficiaries. Designate the assets. Ask witnesses to sign your will.

How do I legally write my own will?

How to draft your will
You must be at least 18 years old or married. Be clear. Your will must be signed in the presence of two witnesses, who also need to sign the will in your presence. Appoint an executor. Update your will when your circumstances change. Get legal advice. Keep your will in a safe place.

Can I write my own basic will?

Contrary to popular belief, you do not need to have an attorney draft a will for you. Anyone can write this document on their own, and as long as it meets all of the legal requirements of the state, courts will recognize one you wrote yourself.

Steps to make a will without a lawyer
Decide how you’re going to make your will. Include necessary language to make your will valid. Choose a guardian for your minor children. List your assets. Choose who will get each of your assets. Choose a residuary beneficiary. Decide what should happen to your pets.