Several relatives have died without a will. The process to secure an executor and probate the estate is public, lawyer intensive, and long but methodical; proceeds are distributed according to the state's inheritance law. Other relatives have used a trust and an pour over will; that is a breeze and done very privately, inexpensively, and quickly. IMO, for an uncomplicated estate even with children, a will is sufficient. Assets like retirement accounts or life insurance proceeds have beneficiaries so a lot can be done without an attorney; bank accounts, in our state, have a payable on death feature, which is different than joint ownership. Since a will is being considered, I would also recommend that the OP do *a living will, *a power of attorney for health care, a POA for property, an organ or body donation form, and complete a Five Wishes document (available on the internet or through a hospital or hospice). Those documents are free or inexpensive. OP should also develop an assets (house, cars, checking and savings accounts, retirement or pensions, investments, life insurance, etc.) and liabilities (loans, credit cards,etc.) document with passwords included to assist the executor. If they have funeral plans, include that in the executor's documents.
If OP knows individuals who have a will, ask to review the documents so OP can see what a typical will is and compare it with documents available at the bookstore or internet. Personally, I would shop for a cheaper attorney or use an internet resource before I would pay $800 for a primarily boilerplate document done by a legal secretary or paralegal.
Above all, get all the documents done. You will feel happier and your loved ones will appreciate your thoughtfulness and care.