I Had a Will Done at 30. And No, That’s Not Too Young.

Turning 30 didn’t make me feel old. It made me feel responsible.

Celebrating with friends and family, 30th Birthday

Not in a dramatic way. More in a quiet, straightforward way. The kind where you start thinking about what you’ve built, who you love, and what would happen if something unexpected interrupted your plans.

For a long time, I thought wills were for later. Later in life. Later, when I owned more. Later, when things felt “settled.” But what I realized is that later is a moving target.

By 30, I had a career, savings, business interests, personal belongings that actually meant something to me, and people I care deeply about. I also had opinions about who I would trust to make decisions on my behalf. That alone is reason enough.

Having a will done by an attorney wasn’t about anticipating the worst. It was about eliminating uncertainty.

Sleeping soundly after making responsible decisions

Without a will, the state decides. The court decides. People who don’t know your wishes step in and make assumptions. Even if you think your situation is simple, it rarely is when emotions and legal rules collide.

A will is not just about money. It is about clarity.

It says: this is who I am, this is what matters to me, and this is how I want things handled if I can’t speak for myself.

There is also something empowering about doing this intentionally and correctly. An attorney doesn’t just fill out a form. They ask the right questions. They catch issues you didn’t even think about. They ensure your wishes are legally valid, enforceable, and carried out.

Thirty is not too young to plan. Thirty is exactly when planning starts to make sense.

We insure our phones. We back up our data. We plan our careers. But when it comes to our lives and the people we love, we somehow convince ourselves it can wait.

It doesn’t have to be dramatic to be important.

Getting a will done gave me peace of mind I didn’t know I was missing. Not because I expect something to happen, but because I know that if it did, the people I care about would not be left guessing.

If you are in your 20s or 30s and think you are “too young” for a will, ask yourself this instead: do you have preferences? Do you have people you trust? Do you want control over your own story?

If the answer is yes, then you are not too young. You are right on time.