Are online will services a safe way to protect your assets after you're gone? If you shop around for the best price and check out the website carefully, getting a simple will drawn up online is an affordable alternative to consulting a lawyer, says CNBC personal finance expert Carmen Wong Ulrich. Watch the video to find out what to look for.

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