Estate Planning Essentials

Name who gets what. And who raises your kids.

Without a will, California law decides who raises your children and who gets your assets. With one, you do. It takes 15 minutes.

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Built for California

Your will is tailored to California's specific requirements, so it fits your family and your state.

Quick & Easy

Complete your will in as little as 15 minutes with intuitive, step-by-step guidance.

Family Protection

Name guardians for minor children and decide exactly how your assets are shared.

Why you need a Last Will & Testament

Without a will, California law decides who raises your children and inherits everything you own. That might mean an estranged relative, a court-appointed guardian, or years of legal fights. A will takes 15 minutes to create and lasts a lifetime.

  • Name guardians for your minor children
  • Decide exactly who inherits your assets and when
  • Appoint someone you trust to carry out your wishes
  • Leave specific items to the specific people who should have them
  • Minimize costs and delays for your family
  • Keep your family out of court and out of conflict
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What's Included

Everything included in The Baseline Will Vault

Your plan comes with every document your family needs, expand each to see what it does.

The foundation of your plan, decide who inherits your assets and who cares for your children.

  • Name beneficiaries
  • Appoint guardians
  • Choose an executor

Why it matters: Without one, California law decides who gets what, not you.

Appoint someone you trust to handle financial matters if you're unable to.

  • Manage finances
  • Pay bills & taxes

Why it matters: Avoids a costly court process for your family during hard times.

Put your medical preferences in writing so your family never has to guess.

  • State your wishes
  • Name a health care agent

Why it matters: Your care reflects your values, even if you can't speak for yourself.

Lets the people you choose access your medical information when it matters most.

  • Grant medical access
  • Choose who's included

Why it matters: Your loved ones can stay informed during a health emergency.

Authorises a trusted adult to care for your children if you are temporarily unavailable.

  • Short-term care
  • School & travel

Why it matters: Included when you have children under 18.

Lets a named adult consent to medical treatment for your children when you cannot.

  • Medical consent
  • Emergency care

Why it matters: Included when you have children under 18.

What's Covered

What your will can cover

Guardianship

Designate who will care for your minor children or dependents, so they're raised according to your wishes.

Asset Distribution

Specify exactly who receives your property, investments, and personal belongings.

Executor Appointment

Name a trusted person to carry out your wishes and handle your estate's affairs.

Special Bequests

Make specific gifts of sentimental items, family heirlooms, or amounts to people you love.

Pet Care Plans

Establish caretakers and funds for your beloved pets' ongoing care and well-being.

Final Arrangements

Express your preferences for funeral services, burial or cremation, and more.

How It Works

How it works

Cover the basics, like who will be responsible for your children and what should happen to your assets after you're gone.

Create your Standalone Will by deciding what's right for you and your family. Every option is customized to your specific needs.

We generate your will based on your answers. Review every detail and edit anything before you finalize.

Get your documents right away, with clear, state-specific instructions for what to do next.

Follow our step-by-step guidance to sign and witness your will so it's properly executed in California.

Find Your Plan

Is a will right for you?

Answer a few quick questions and we'll recommend the plan that fits your family, no guesswork.

  • Takes about 1 minute
  • Personalized to your situation
  • Private, never shared
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Still got questions?

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions about online wills and our service.

We completely understand this fear. It's the #1 concern we hear. Wills and trusts created through My Wise Legacy are built to meet California's specific requirements. We guide you step by step and give you clear signing and notarization instructions so it's done right.

Our questionnaire is designed to surface every common gap, guardians, beneficiaries, special bequests, and more. You can update your documents any time at no extra cost.

Most families finish in about 15 minutes. We save your progress automatically and walk you through one simple question at a time, no legal jargon, no guesswork.

Generic templates aren't tailored to your state. We customize every document to your situation and California's laws, so it actually fits your family.

Absolutely. Log in any time and update beneficiaries, executors, or anything else, free, directly from your account.

Most people complete a will in about 15 minutes. More complex estate plans may take 30 minutes or so.