Who can make a will?
An individual of sound mind who is at least 18 years old.[1]
Signing Requirements
Must be signed by at least two individuals within a reasonable time after they witnessed the testator’s signing of the will. Or it can be signed before a notary public or another individual authorized by law.[2]
An individual who is generally competent to be a witness may serve as a witness to a will, even if they are an interested party.[3]
State Definition
“Will” includes any codicil and any testamentary instrument that merely appoints an executor, revokes or revises another will, nominates a guardian, or expressly excludes or limits the right of an individual or class to succeed to property of the decedent passing by intestate succession.[4]