Many people seek to download legal will software from the internet in an attempt to save money and cut out what they perceive to be exorbitant legal fees in having a will drafted by an attorney.
A last will and testament which is legally binding is a very important document in anyone’s life and the problems that arise from a badly drafted will when you pass away can leave an almighty mess for your loved ones-ironically those you intended to benefit in the first place with your will.

The need to make a will is a real and pressing one because with a legally binding last will and testament you will determine how your estate is divided up when you shove off this mortal coil; if you don’t decide by making a will then the law will determine who gets what and this will vary from state to state and jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

A valid will will also ensure that probate is dealt with more quickly than if you died intestate (without a will) and ensure a relatively smooth transition of assets to those that you want to benefit.

Standard Legal’s Download Legal Will Software

A leading provider of legal will software which can be downloaded and which will allow you to draft your own will is Standard and Legal who sell a legal will software product for less than $15.

It is important that all the formalities in a valid last will and testament are present in your will, particularly in your state, and Standard and Legals will software allows you to draft a will that is legally binding in all 50 states of the United States.

Their legal will software provides many options for the very many circumstances of each individual such as those with children, those without, married and unmarried people.

You can also, if you have children, stipulate who is to be their guardian if they are under 18. It is a pretty handy piece of software and allows you to stipulate where and how you are to be buried etc. and comes with a money back guarantee.

Most importantly each state that requires a notary to witness your will is provided for in the software and this safety check should ensure that your will is legally binding and valid, no matter which of the 50 states you live in. This particular product is aimed at individuals who wish to draft their own will.

Legal Will Software For Legal Professionals

Standard Legal also do a version of their software for attorneys and this professional version allows you to use the software in your day to day practice in will drafting for your clients.

It costs $149.50 and is not downloadable-they send you out the software on cd instead and it is ideal for paralegals, attorneys and document preparation professionals.