From a legal standpoint, you do not need an attorney to assist you with drafting and signing estate planning documents. A Will which you draft which is validly executed will be probated the same way as a Will which is drafted by an attorney. However, the benefits to using an attorney are multifold. Using an attorney dramatically increases the chance of your documents being properly executed. If you have any questions about what the documents mean, how to execute them, or what to do in your situation, it is highly recommended to sit down with an Elder Law Attorney to discuss your unique situation. An Elder Law Attorney knows exactly what questions to ask and how to properly plan for life’s unexpected eventualities. The average consultation for a new client is between an hour and two hours. Creating an Estate Plan is not a cookie cutter process, and should not be taken lightly.