A Washington last will and testament is a legal document that allows an individual to outline instructions for the distribution of their estate upon death. Assets and property for distribution may include businesses, digital assets, real estate, and accounts.
Any person of sound mind who is at least 18 years of age.[1]
Signing Requirements
Must be signed by the testator and two or more witnesses.[2]
Although an interested party may act as a witness, they run the risk of forfeiting their inheritance from the will unless there are two additional disinterested witnesses.[3]
State Definition
“Will” means an instrument validly executed as required by RCW 11.12.020.[4]