wilsprod @wilsprod What is the best avenue to use when writing a will? I’d prefer to not use a lawyer, but if it makes sense, I will.
ANSWER:
I hope my lawyer doesn’t get offended but lawyers are glorified secretaries. Think about it: let’s say you were really in trouble and you go to court. There’s one of you there and there’s two lawyers. So lawyers only have a 50-50 chance of helping you in the worst moments of your life.
So for basic stuff: wills, divorces, real estate, insurance, basic partnerships, setting up a company, why pay $500 an hour to someone who is going to take out a piece of paper and fill in the blanks.
You can do that also! And, in fact, there are many websites that are being set up to help you do that. I mentioned LegalZoom.com in my tweet answer to you. Because of twitter, LegalZoom was aware of my tweet and they responded also:
LegalZoom @LegalZoom @jaltucher Thanks for the mention! @wilsprod Let us know if you have questions or need more info. 
So the dream of the internet is coming true. We are all getting closer and closer. Use your friends to help you. Not your lawyers.