There is a good chance that you already understand the benefits of putting together a will, if you are searching for this term or setting up a meeting with an experienced estate planning attorney. You probably already know, for example, that your will needs to be signed by you and that your signature also has to be witnessed.

 

The majority of states require two adult witnesses. Your estate planning attorney can tell you more about what is required for you. You will sign the will first and then witnesses do. If there is some reason that you are physically unable to sign the document, you can request that another person do so for you in your presence and in the presence of the witnesses. Your will, will need to state that another person has signed on your behalf.

 

Most will forms that you can find online or the local stationery store can include big mistakes. You need to ensure that your witnesses are at least 18 years old and are competent. If there are any questions about their competence or the proper execution of the will, then these people will probably be called forward to testify in a will contest. Setting up a meeting with an experienced estate planning attorney is strongly recommended so as to most appropriately protect yourself.

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