Updated November 15, 2023
A Washington D.C. last will and testament is a legal document that allows a testator, the creator of the will, to outline how they would like their estate to be handled after death. Creating a will enables a testator to name a guardian to care for their children, to bequeath property, and to name someone they trust to manage the settling of affairs.
Signing Requirements
Must be signed by the testator and attested to by at least two credible witnesses.[1]
State Definition
A will must be in writing, and its testator must be a person who is at least 18 years of age and of sound mind.[2]
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