Choose Your Estate Plan
Wills and directives for you and the people you love. No lawyer required, done online in 20 minutes, valid in all 50 states.
Individual Estate Plan
- Last Will & Testament
- Advance Healthcare Directive (Living Will + Medical Power of Attorney)
- Financial Power of Attorney
- Attorney-Drafted & Legally Binding in All 50 States
- No Lawyer Needed, Complete Online in 20 Minutes
- Free Printing & Shipping of Your Completed Estate Planning Documents
- Unlimited Edits, Downloads & Secure Digital Storage, Forever
- Update Your Documents Anytime as Life Changes
- Dedicated Support Team via Chat or Email
- 100% Happiness Guarantee
Couples Estate Plan
- Last Will & Testament for Both Partners
- Advance Healthcare Directive for Both Partners (Living Will + Medical Power of Attorney)
- Financial Power of Attorney for Both Partners
- Attorney-Drafted & Legally Binding in All 50 States
- No Lawyer Needed, Complete Online in 20 Minutes
- Free Printing & Shipping of Your Completed Estate Planning Documents
- Unlimited Edits, Downloads & Secure Digital Storage, Forever
- Update Your Documents Anytime as Life Changes
- Dedicated Support Team via Chat or Email
- 100% Happiness Guarantee
Newlywed Starter Set
NewlyNamed Box ($99 Value)
- Everything in the NewlyNamed Box
Couples Estate Plan ($179 Value)
- Last Will & Testament for Both Partners
- Advance Healthcare Directive for Both Partners (Living Will + Medical Power of Attorney)
- Financial Power of Attorney for Both Partners
- Attorney-Drafted & Legally Binding in All 50 States
- No Lawyer Needed. Complete Online in 20 Minutes
- Free Printing & Shipping of Your Completed Estate Planning Documents
- Unlimited Edits, Downloads & Secure Digital Storage, Forever
- Dedicated Support Team via Chat or Email
- 100% Happiness Guarantee
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How It Works
Step 1 — Purchase your estate plan
Check out and you'll receive a confirmation email with a unique LifeLegacy access code.
Step 2 — Build your plan
Click the link in your email, enter your code, and answer a guided set of questions about your wishes, your assets, and the people you trust. No legal jargon. No lawyer required. Most people finish in under 20 minutes, and you can save your progress and come back anytime.
Step 3 — Sign, store, and you're protected
Your attorney-drafted documents are generated instantly. Download them or have printed copies mailed to your home, then sign them with witnesses to make everything legally binding. Store them somewhere safe and tell the people you trust where to find them.
Pro tip: if you're also changing your name, wait to finalize your plan until your new ID arrives so your documents match your photo ID.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Estate Plans FAQs
- Name Change FAQs
What is an Estate Plan?
An estate plan is a set of legal documents that protect your family (including pets), your finances, and your wishes if something happens to you.
A complete plan typically includes a Last Will & Testament, a Financial Power of Attorney, and an Advance Healthcare Directive.
NewlyNamed makes it simple to put these in place online, no lawyer needed.
Why do I need an Estate Plan?
An estate plan makes sure your wishes are honored and the people (and pets) you love are taken care of, not left to guess or go through the courts.
Without one, important decisions about your family, your healthcare, and your finances can be left in someone else's hands at the worst possible time. If you're newly married, this is one of the most overlooked parts of starting your next chapter together.
What happens if I die or become incapacitated without a will?
Without a will, state law decides who inherits what you leave behind, and a court may decide who manages your estate, and in some cases, who cares for your children and pets.
Without a healthcare directive, your loved ones may not have clear authority to make medical decisions for you if you're incapacitated.
An estate plan puts your wishes in writing in advance, so your family isn't left guessing.
What is a Last Will and Testament?
A Last Will and Testament is a legal document that outlines how you want your assets distributed after you pass away. It lets you name beneficiaries, designate a guardian for any children, and appoint someone you trust to carry out your wishes.
Most people in their 20s and 30s assume this can wait. It can't. Getting it done now, while life feels manageable, is exactly when it's easiest.
Why it matters: Without one, the state decides what happens to your money, your belongings, and your kids. Not you.
What is an Advance Healthcare Directive?
An Advance Healthcare Directive is a legal document that spells out your medical preferences if you're ever unable to speak for yourself. It tells doctors and loved ones what treatments you do or don't want, and designates someone you trust to make healthcare decisions on your behalf.
Nobody wants to think about this. But if something unexpected happens and this document doesn't exist, your family is left guessing — and in some cases, fighting — over what you would have wanted.
Why it matters: It takes minutes to set up and gives everyone peace of mind for years.
What is a Financial Power of Attorney?
A Financial Power of Attorney is a legal document that authorizes someone you trust to manage your finances if you're ever unable to do so yourself. Think paying bills, managing bank accounts, handling investments, or filing taxes on your behalf.
Here's what most people don't realize: without one, even your closest family members can face serious legal hurdles accessing your accounts in an emergency.
Why it matters: Setting this up now means that if life throws you a curveball, the person you trust most can actually step in and help.
Do I really need an estate plan in my 20s or 30s?
Honestly, yes. Estate planning sounds like something your parents do, but it's really just a set of documents that make sure the people you love are protected if something happens to you. The truth is, the earlier you do it, the easier it is. Your life is simpler now than it will be in ten years. Having these documents in place means you're covered from day one, not someday.
How long does it take to complete the estate plan?
Most people complete their estate plan in under 20 minutes. LifeLegacy's guided process walks you through everything step by step. No legal jargon, no confusing forms, no attorney's office required.
Here's how it works:
- Answer a series of simple questions about your wishes, your assets, and who you'd like to designate for key roles.
- Review your customized documents generated specifically for you based on your answers.
- Download and print OR receive your documents in the mail, then sign them to make everything legally binding. In Louisiana, your documents also need to be notarized.
You don't have to complete it in one sitting either. Your progress is saved so you can pick up right where you left off.
Why it matters: The number one reason people put off estate planning is because they think it's going to be a big, complicated project. It isn't. Most people finish in under 20 minutes.
Why is right now the best time to set up an estate plan?
Because the best time to set up an estate plan is before you need one. Most people mean to get a will. Very few actually do it, because it never feels urgent until it is. We remove every excuse: no lawyer appointments, no confusing paperwork, no intimidating process. You handle it in under 20 minutes.
Do both my partner and I need our own estate plan documents?
Yes, and this is something a lot of couples don't realize. Each person needs their own Will, Healthcare Directive, and Financial Power of Attorney. That's why we offer a Couples Estate Plan, so both of you are fully covered.
Are these documents legally valid?
Yes. The documents included in your estate plan are attorney-designed, state-specific, and fully legally valid.
Once you complete your estate plan through our partner LifeLegacy, you'll receive documents customized to your state's laws and your specific wishes. To make them legally binding, you'll sign them after receiving or downloading them.
Why it matters: A lot of people assume online estate planning is a shortcut that won't hold up. It isn't. These are the same documents an estate planning attorney would prepare for you, at a fraction of the cost and time.
Are there any ongoing costs?
No! NewlyNamed's estate plans are a one-time payment with unlimited edits and digital storage included at no extra cost.
Do I need a lawyer?
No. The whole experience is built so you can complete everything on your own.
Who is LifeLegacy?
LifeLegacy is a trusted online estate planning platform that has helped thousands of couples and individuals create legally valid wills, healthcare directives, and powers of attorney — without the cost or hassle of hiring a lawyer. Their estate planning tools are available in all 50 states.
Should I wait until my name change is official before completing my estate plan?
Yes, we recommend it. When you sign legal documents like a Will, your name needs to match the new name on your photo ID. Completing your name change first means everything lines up cleanly from the start.
Is my estate plan information secure?
Yes. Your estate plan is created and stored through our partner LifeLegacy on a platform built for security. Your information is encrypted both in transit and at rest using AES-256 encryption, hosted on infrastructure that meets SOC 2 Type II standards. Your documents are private to you and accessible anytime through your account.
What's in a NewlyNamed Box?
Your name change kit is personalized based on your information.
A NewlyNamed Box includes step-by-step instructions and applications for:
- Social Security
- U.S. Passport
- State Driver's License (REAL ID)
- State Vehicle Title & Registration
- State Voter Registration
- United States Postal Service (USPS)
- Personal Accounts
We also provide name change step-by-step instructions and applications for your Personal Accounts from our database of 4,000+ organizations:
- Bank accounts
- Credit cards
- Investment accounts
- Auto loans/financing
- TSA Pre✓ and Global Entry
- Airline loyalty programs
- Hotel loyalty programs
- Professional licenses and certifications (state nursing licenses, state medical licenses, state teaching licenses, state CPA licenses, bar associations, etc.)
- Subscription/membership services
- and more…
Which package is best for me?
NewlyNamed Box + Couples Estate Plan: Best value if you want to handle your name change AND set up your estate plan (wills, healthcare directives, power of attorney) as a couple — all at once.
NewlyNamed Box: If you want to do the least amount of work possible to change your name.
Print at Home: If you have access to a printer and don't mind gathering postage and envelopes.
Who is NewlyNamed for?
NewlyNamed is focused on helping anyone change their name due to marriage or divorce.
We also support court-ordered name changes (first, middle, and last) but we are unable to help you obtain a court order.
Our name change kits assume you have a legal name change document (marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order).
What do I need to use NewlyNamed?
You need a marriage certificate (if married), a divorce decree (if divorced), or a court order (if you are changing your first name or creating a new name).
If divorced, your divorce decree must state that you are able to change your name to a previous name (i.e. birth name or maiden name).
How does NewlyNamed work?
Step 1: Select the name change kit that works best for you (NewlyNamed Box or Print at Home).
Step 2: You will then fill out a form with your basic personal information and select your personal accounts (banks, credit cards, loyalty programs, etc.). We will never ask you to enter sensitive information like your Social Security number, Passport number, account numbers, etc.
Step 3: Our software goes to work and creates your personalized name change kit.
Step 4: You'll receive your name change kit via mail or downloadable PDF. Your kit includes applications (social security, passport, driver's license, voter registration, etc.) and step-by-step instructions so you can confidently complete your name change.
Step 5: Sign, date and submit each application. The step-by-step instructions in the kit will guide you through your entire name change.
Is NewlyNamed safe?
Yes! We DO NOT collect any sensitive personal information (such as your Social Security number, passport number, driver’s license number, financial account numbers, etc.) when creating your name change kit.
Additionally, our website is secured with 128-bit SSL encryption and we have active security monitoring. We take security seriously and follow all the latest security guidelines to ensure your information is secure.
What personal information do you need from me?
We ask for basic information like name, address, date of birth, height, and hair color. We will never ask you for sensitive information like your social security number, passport number, driver’s license number, account numbers, etc.
Does NewlyNamed work in my state?
Yes! We cover all 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. We’ve got everything you need for your state.
What documents do you fill out for me?
NewlyNamed pre-fills three government applications on your behalf: Social Security (SS-5), U.S. Passport (DS-82), and Voter Registration. For your state driver's license, vehicle title, and vehicle registration, we provide the correct state-specific forms and step-by-step instructions, but these are not pre-filled. We also provide name change instructions and applications for personal accounts including banks, credit cards, investment accounts, and loyalty programs.
Will I have to pay additional fees?
NewlyNamed kits cost $49 (Print at Home) or $99 (NewlyNamed Box). Beyond that, all fees go directly to government agencies — not to NewlyNamed. Changing your name with the Social Security Administration is free. A passport renewal or first-time passport application requires a $130 fee paid to the U.S. State Department. Driver's license, vehicle title, and vehicle registration fees vary by state.
When will I receive my kit?
NewlyNamed Box: We will process your order in one business day. Shipping takes 2-5 business days.
Print at Home: You will receive immediate access to your name change kit.
I have a flight booked in my old/maiden name. When should I start?
Don’t stress! You can start your name change now even if you have future travel plans. NewlyNamed will guide you through the entire process!
If you have international travel booked in your old/maiden name:
You can start changing your name with the Social Security Administration (SSA) and your DMV now, but you must wait until you return home from your trips before updating your passport. The name on your passport must match your travel reservations/boarding pass. Your current passport in your old/maiden name will remain valid until its expiration date even if you update your name with the SSA or your DMV.
If you have domestic travel booked in your old/maiden name:
You can start changing your name with the SSA now, but you must wait to update your passport OR REAL ID driver’s license until you have returned from any travel booked in your maiden/old name. Your travel ID document (such as your passport or REAL ID driver’s license) must match your travel reservations/boarding pass. Your current passport and REAL ID in your old/maiden name will remain valid until its expiration date even if you update your name with the SSA.
I moved. Can I change my name and address at the same time?
Yes! Your name change kit will help you update your name and address at the same time. If you moved to a new state, your name change kit will walk you through the process of obtaining the proper documents for your new state. You do not need to change your name in your old state before moving. You can obtain a driver’s license in your new name by submitting your current driver’s license in your old/maiden name.
Does NewlyNamed work for same-sex marriage name changes?
Yes! NewlyNamed works same-sex marriage name changes as long as you have a certified marriage certificate or a court order authorizing your name change. Every state has its own marriage laws and/or name change laws which you will need to follow.
I got married (or divorced) a while ago. Will NewlyNamed work for me?
Yes! Your legal name change document (marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order) doesn’t expire. We’ve helped countless people who’ve been married (or divorced) for years and decide now is the right time to change their last name.
Can I use NewlyNamed to change my first name?
Yes! As long as you have already obtained a court order through your city/county courthouse OR if your marriage certificate lists your desired first name as your married first name.
If you’re changing your name due to marriage, your marriage certificate must list your desired first name as your married first name. If it doesn’t, you will need to obtain a court order before starting the name change process.
Our name change kits assume you have your legal name change document (court order, marriage certificate, or divorce decree) in your physical possession.
I’m not a U.S. citizen. Can I use NewlyNamed?
Yes, our name change kits work for non-U.S. citizens living in the United States. However, you will need to update the name on your Green Card (or primary immigration document) before starting the name change process. NewlyNamed will assist with updating your U.S. documents and organizations. We do not assist in updating immigration documents (such as a green card) or foreign passports because we do not want to interfere with one’s immigration status or naturalization process. Our name change kits assume you already have an updated green card (or primary immigration document) showing your new name.
Can I gift a NewlyNamed Box?
Yes! You can gift a NewlyNamed Box by purchasing a NewlyNamed Box gift card. We provide gift cards because we need to collect information from the person changing their name to create their NewlyNamed Box (with a personalized name change kit inside).