do i need a lawyer to make a will 
you can make a will without a lawyer using a standard low cost will form available from websites such as legalzoom and quicken willmaker trust or even from a stationery shop you may find this adequate if you have an uncomplicated financial situation and straightforward family circumstances such as a single child if you have substantial assets such as a home bank and investment accounts life insurance and property of value it s worth it to prepare your will with the advice of an attorney the attorney will ask the right questions about your assets and your intentions and will know the state process that come into play when a will is recorded 