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►What is a will?

►Who needs  a will?

►What can be accomplished by making a will?

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►What are the requirements for a valid will?

►A Last Will is different than a Living Will

►A Last Will is different than a Living Trust

►Last Will v. Power of Attorney

What are the requirements for a valid will?

First, you, the testator, must meet the age requirement. In most states this means that you must be 18 years old or older.

Secondly, you must be mentally competent. This generally means that you must know and understand the followings: that you are making a will and you understand what a will does, you understand who are your natural heirs, what property you own, and you know and are able to decide who should receive your property.

Third, the will has to be made valid according to the legal requirements adopted by your state. For example, some states allow you to use a self-proving affidavit. The will prepared by LegalArrow^® comes with a guide containing clear instructions on how to properly sign and witness your will in order to meet the legal requirements in your state and make your will valid.