Letting a Computer Plan Your Estate: Is It Worth the Risk?

Many software programs and Web sites sell customized, do-it-yourself wills and other estate planning documents. These services appear to offer a cost-effective and convenient alternative to visiting an estate planning attorney. But is online estate planning worth the convenience and initial savings? How do the documents created compare to those that a qualified attorney would produce?

To answer these questions, ElderLawAnswers asked two experienced estate planning and elder law attorneys to evaluate three leading online will preparation and estate planning programs. The five-page White Paper presents their findings along with ElderLawAnswers' conclusions about using online programs.