Do I need to have an attorney draft my will?

You do not have to have an attorney draft a will but we recommend that you use an attorney.  An estate planning attorney can talk with you about your assets, your wishes and your goals.  Attorneys can provide useful advice and strategies.  They can explain the outcome of certain decisions or actions.  Software cannot do that.  An attorney will customize your estate plan to your individual situation and make sure the goals of your estate plan are accomplished.  Attorneys provide guidance and advice about how the law will apply to your situation which you cannot get from a downloaded a form or follow instructions from an unknown source on the internet.  An estate planning attorney can help you avoid future costly problems and family conflict.