Do I need a lawyer to make a will?

No, you can legally write a valid will without a lawyer using online tools or state-specific forms, as long as you follow your state's signing and witnessing rules. For simple situations, that approach works fine and saves money. But if you have a blended family, a business, significant assets, or anything complicated, an attorney helps you avoid costly mistakes. A simple attorney-drafted will runs about 300 to 1,000 dollars.