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Last Will and Testament

California Last Will & Testament – Direct Your Assets & Protect Your Family

You don’t have to be wealthy to need a will. If you own a car, have a bank account, or want to say who raises your minor children, a will matters. Without one, California probate court plays a larger role in deciding where your assets go, and who a court-appointed guardian might be for minor children.

A will lets you decide. It names an executor, directs who gets your assets, names a guardian for minor children, and makes your wishes clear.

What a California last will and testament includes:

  • Your full legal name
  • Your executor (and alternate)
  • Your beneficiaries and what they receive
  • Residuary beneficiary
  • Guardian for minor children (if applicable)
  • Specific bequests
  • Witness signature lines (required for California wills to be valid)

LawvaForms walks you through it and generates your document in about 10 minutes for $19. Because California has strict signing/witnessing requirements for wills to be valid, review the execution instructions carefully — and for larger or more complex estates, having an estate attorney review the final document is worth considering.

The person who will carry out your wishes
Backup if your first choice can’t serve
List who should receive your assets, e.g. “My spouse Jane Smith shall receive my house at 123 Main St. My children shall equally divide my remaining bank accounts.”
Who receives everything not specifically listed above
If you have minor children, name a guardian. If not applicable, write “Not applicable.”
e.g. “My wedding ring shall go to my daughter, Sarah.” Leave blank if none.
Format: Month Day, Year
Price: $19.00