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North Carolina Last Will and Testament

A North Carolina last will and testament is a legal document an individual uses to ensure their estate is properly distributed upon their death. A will can determine the distribution of real estate, fiduciary assets, property, and even digital property.
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Updated April 02, 2025

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Who can make a will?

Any person of sound mind who is 18 years of age or older.[1]

Signing Requirements

Must be signed by the testator and attested by at least two competent witnesses.[2]

Any generally competent person may act as a witness.[3] However, a witness who is also a beneficiary cannot receive an inheritance from the will, unless there are two additional witnesses who can verify the will’s execution.[4]

State Definition

“Will” includes an attested written will that complies with the requirements of G.S. 31-3.3 or a holographic will that complies with the requirements of G.S. 31-3.4.[5]

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Sources

  1. G.S. § 31-1
  2. G.S. § 31-3.3(a)
  3. G.S. § 31-8.1
  4. G.S. § 31-10(a)
  5. G.S. § 31-3.2(a)