We get this question a lot. And the California State Bar Foundation (one of our favorite providers of free, easy-to-read consumer guides on many legal subjects) does a good job providing the answer:
You can download a free English or Spanish version of the "Do I Need a Will?" pamphlet here:
http://www.calbar.ca.gov/Public/Pamphlets/Will.aspx
You can also have free copies mailed to you, by submitting an application, here:
https://www.litorders.com/go/calbarca/custom/calbar/OrderForm.aspx
Did we mention it's free? If you'd like to know more, here's a snippet from the www.CalBarFoundation.org website:
"Founded in 1990, the California State Bar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization affiliated with the State Bar of California, dedicated to building a better justice system for all Californians. Through the voluntary donations of California lawyers and other[s].....the Foundation distributes grants to nonprofit organizations, courts, and bar associations for law-related projects; awards scholarships to law school students committed to public service; promotes and encourages the philanthropic and charitable efforts of California's lawyers; and supports an array of other education and outreach programs."
[This blog is for informational purposes only, and may not be relied upon as legal advice.]