PREPARING A SIMPLE WILL

In California the simplest will is a holographic will. That is a document that you write yourself (not someone writing for you), you sign and you date. It could be as simple as: "I, __________, give all my assets to my son ______________ . I wish for my son ____________ to be the executor of my will."  Then sign and date. Give the original to him! However, a will would still necessitate some sort of probate action after death. Thus you might want to talk to an attorney about a living trust.