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Every Last Will and Testament should:

bulletBe in writing;
bulletsigned by testator in person;
bulletbe attested to by two or more credible witnesses above the age of fourteen who shall subscribe their names thereto in their own handwriting in the presence of the testator;
bulletthe testator must be competent;
bulletand the testator must be over the age of 18 years.

Other important information that should be included in your Will:

bulletA clause revoking all other Wills;
bulletA guardian for any minor children you may have;
bulletThe name of an executor and any trustees you wish to name;
bulletNames of all beneficiaries and what you wish to leave them; and
bulletA residuary clause that states where you want the remainder of your estate to go.
 

 

 

 

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