Who can make a will?
Any person of sound mind who is 18 years of age or older can make a will.[1]
Signing Requirements
The testator must sign the will in the presence of two or more witnesses. The witnesses must sign the will in the presence of the testator and each other.[2]
A person must be generally competent to act as a witness.[3] Although an interested party may act as a witness without invalidating the will, they forfeit any provisions made for them in the will unless there are two other disinterested witnesses.[4]
State Definition
“Will” includes codicil.[5]