I would like a simple will." This is the most common phrase spoken to any attorney.  It is also the most common mistake in estate planning because it bypasses both the attorney advice and the estate plan.  A "simple will" might seem cost effective as you examine online legal resources, but the real cost manifests during probate when you need to overcome the limitations of a simple will. A few hundred dollars saved now may result in untold thousands of dollars lost in probate.  Consult an experienced attorney to craft an estate plan today.  Allow the attorney to craft the instrument that best serves your needs.