A will is one component of an estate plan, which is used primarily to detail asset distribution after death. An estate plan is more comprehensive, including documents containing provisions for financial and healthcare decisions if you're incapacitated.

Both documents can be used to distribute assets to beneficiaries after death. A will is easier to set up, but it is usually required to go through probate to distribute assets, which can be time-consuming and costly. Assets placed in a living trust avoids probate, but the trust requires more initial setup and ongoing maintenance.

Probate is the court-supervised process of distributing a deceased person's assets. It can be time-consuming and expensive. Wills go through probate, while assets in a trust generally avoid it. Some states may not require probate for small estates.

Our wills meet the specific legal requirements of each U.S. state.

Generally, for a will to be legally binding, you must have testamentary capacity (which typically requires that you are above 18 and you're of sound mind, though the specifics may differ by state), you must be acting voluntarily, the will must be in writing, and the will must be signed and witnessed according to your state's laws.

Yes, you can revoke a will by creating a new one or destroying the old one. You can also make changes through a codicil (amendment), which must be signed and witnessed according to your state's law.