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Personal Will/Testament?
I have written my own will/testament for distribution of any properties upon my death, including disposal of my remains. Is there any reason that I can't sign it, have it notarized and use it as a legal document vs. hiring an attorney and having to pay them for something I can do myself? If not..why not?
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- wizjpLv 79 years agoFavorite Answer
Jurisdiction specific. Legal in a lot of places; but would depend on if someone chose to challenge it.
Try taking it to the county probate office and asking them what is required in that jurisdiction.
- Anonymous9 years ago
Wills are always strictly construed when probated. You must meet exactly the legal requirement in your state or the will is invalid. Most states have witness requirements. If this is true in your state, notarizing the will won't help. Simple wills are very inexpensive and you can even have them drawn up on line.
James
