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Maryland Last Will and Testament

A Maryland last will and testament is a legal document in which an individual, known as a testator, outlines how their estate must be distributed upon their death. Through a will, the testator can designate beneficiaries.
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Updated April 04, 2025

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Who can make a will?

A legally competent person who is 18 years old or older can make a will.[1]

Signing Requirements

Must be signed by two or more credible witnesses in the presence of the testator.[2] The witnesses must also be legally competent and at least 18 years old.[3]

State Definition

“Will” means a written instrument that is executed in the form prescribed by §§ 4-102 through 4-104, and has not been revoked in a manner provided by § 4-105. “Will” also includes a codicil.[4]

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Sources

  1. Md. Code, Est & Trusts § 4-102(a)
  2. Md. Code, Est. & Trusts § 4-102(b)(3)
  3. Register of Wills – Facts about Wills
  4. Md. Code, Est. & Trusts § 4-101(k)