Who can make a will?
Any person of sound mind and memory who is at least 18 years old.[1]
Signing Requirements
Must be signed by at least two witnesses who must attest to the testator’s signature within a 30-day period and attach their residential addresses at the end of the will.[2]
Although an interested party may act as a witness to the will, their disposition of property is considered void unless the will can be proved by at least two other witnesses.[3]
State Definition
“Will” is an oral declaration or written instrument, made as prescribed by 3-2.1 or 3-2.2 to take effect upon death, whereby a person disposes of property or directs how it shall not be disposed of, disposes of his body or any part thereof, exercises a power, appoints a fiduciary or makes any other provision for the administration of his estate, and which is revocable during his lifetime. Unless the context otherwise requires, the term “will” includes a “codicil”.[4]