Last Will · California

A legally valid will in California, done in about 15 minutes.

Make a California-specific Last Will & Testament that meets every California requirement. 2 witnesses, attorney-reviewed format, self-proving affidavit included.

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Last Will and Testament
I, ______________, a resident of California, being of sound mind, declare this to be my Last Will and Testament.
Witnesses (2)
X _______________________
X _______________________
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California essentials

What California
requires of a will.

Updated June 2026. Source: California Probate Code §§ 6100–6131.

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Witnesses required
Two
California law requires 2 adult witnesses who watch you sign and then sign themselves.
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Self-proving affidavit
Available
Adding a self-proving affidavit (notarized) lets the court accept your will without tracking down witnesses later. We include the California format.
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Handwritten will
Allowed
California recognizes holographic wills (handwritten, signed, no witnesses) but they're risky and easy to challenge.
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Spousal rights
Community property
California is a community-property state, so your spouse already owns half of marital property regardless of what your will says.
Pick a plan

California pricing.
One flat fee.

Generate a complete, California-formatted will for a fraction of what traditional services charge. Unlimited revisions included.

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Simple Will

About 15 minutes

The essentials, done right. Most people only need this.

$99
FLAT FEEPrint-ready PDF
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Best for single adults or couples with clear wishes and no minor children.
  • AI-guided plain-English questions
  • Beneficiary designations
  • Executor and alternate executor
  • Self-proving affidavit
  • State-specific signing instructions
  • Save and resume anytime
  • Unlimited revisions
  • Guardianship for minor children
  • Testamentary trust provisions
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Family Will

About 20 minutes

Same $99, with everything parents and grandparents need.

$99
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Best for parents of minor children or anyone leaving assets to younger beneficiaries.
  • AI-guided plain-English questions
  • Beneficiary designations
  • Executor and alternate executor
  • Self-proving affidavit
  • State-specific signing instructions
  • Save and resume anytime
  • Unlimited revisions
  • Guardianship for minor children
  • Testamentary trust provisions
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Couples Pair

About 30 minutes together

Two coordinated mirror wills. $20 off the second.

$178
FLAT FEETwo print-ready PDFs
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Best for married couples or partners who want to protect each other and any shared estate.
  • AI-guided plain-English questions
  • Beneficiary designations
  • Executor and alternate executor
  • Self-proving affidavit
  • State-specific signing instructions
  • Save and resume anytime
  • Unlimited revisions
  • Guardianship for minor children
  • Testamentary trust provisions
California FAQ

Common questions

Yes. A typed will that you sign in front of 2 adult witnesses is legally valid in California. You can write and print it yourself; you don't have to use a lawyer.
Not for the will itself. But notarizing the optional self-proving affidavit makes probate faster because the court can accept your witnesses' signatures without bringing them to court.
Most people finish the questionnaire in 15 to 20 minutes. We generate the formatted California-specific will instantly, then you print, sign, and store it.
Your estate is distributed by California's intestacy laws, which may not match your wishes. Spouses, children, and parents typically inherit by formula, and you don't get to name a guardian for minor children.
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Your California will, in 15 minutes.

Make your California will online in about 15 minutes. AI-guided, two-witness format, self-proving affidavit included.

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