Is there a Will form that I can print that is legal?
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Is there a Will form that I can print that is legal?
If so, what is the website?
Asked on September 22, 2017 under Estate Planning, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
There are many on-line companies that offer state specific Will forms. You can ggogle for them; many also have reviews which you may find t be helpful. Additionlly, in TX, a "holographic" Will is legal. This is a handwritten Will. In order to be valid it must be completely in the handwriting of the testator (i.e. the person making the Will) and signed by them. Such a Will can be written on anything and does not have to be signed by witnesses. However, it is still necessary for the testator to have mental capacity and intent at the time it is executed. However, since many people do not know the requirements for a valid Will, such a Will may contain defects which lead to unnecessary expenses and delays in administering their estate. So, for example, if it has ambiguous terms, it might be necessary for a court to determine their meaning, etc. In order to be certain that your este is administered the way that you want, you really should do a more formal Will and get the forms.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
There are many on-line companies that offer state specific Will forms. You can ggogle for them; many also have reviews which you may find t be helpful. Additionlly, in TX, a "holographic" Will is legal. This is a handwritten Will. In order to be valid it must be completely in the handwriting of the testator (i.e. the person making the Will) and signed by them. Such a Will can be written on anything and does not have to be signed by witnesses. However, it is still necessary for the testator to have mental capacity and intent at the time it is executed. However, since many people do not know the requirements for a valid Will, such a Will may contain defects which lead to unnecessary expenses and delays in administering their estate. So, for example, if it has ambiguous terms, it might be necessary for a court to determine their meaning, etc. In order to be certain that your este is administered the way that you want, you really should do a more formal Will and get the forms.
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