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Vermont Last Will and Testament

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Updated March 11, 2025

A Vermont last will and testament is a legal document that enables an individual to outline their wishes as to the distribution of personal, fiduciary, or real property upon death. The will must be signed by the testator and at least two witnesses to be valid.

Who can make a will?

Every individual of sound mind who is at least 18 years old or an emancipated minor.[1]

Signing Requirements

Must be signed by the testator and by two or more credible witnesses in the presence of the testator and each other.[2]

If a devise or bequest is made to a witness, then that devise is void unless there are two additional witnesses to the will.[3]

State Definition

“Will” means a written will executed pursuant to the requirements of Title 14.[4]

Sample

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Sources

  1. 14 V.S.A. § 1
  2. 14 V.S.A. § 5(a)
  3. 14 V.S.A. § 10
  4. 14 V.S.A. § 5