How to Execute a Will

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Meet the age requirement.. Satisfy the mental capacity requirements.. Make sure your will has a signature block.

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Steps

1

Meet the age requirement.

Step 1

Meet the age requirement.

2

Satisfy the mental capacity requirements.

Step 2

Satisfy the mental capacity requirements.

3

Make sure your will has a signature block.

Step 3

Make sure your will has a signature block.

4

Have another block for your witnesses.

Step 4

Have another block for your witnesses.

5

Assemble your witnesses.

Step 5

Assemble your witnesses.

6

Sign and date the formal/official will.

Step 6

Sign and date the formal/official will.

7

Hire an attorney.

Step 7

Hire an attorney.

8

Find a will template or form.

Step 8

Find a will template or form.

9

Consult a tax attorney or estate planning professional.

Step 9

Consult a tax attorney or estate planning professional.

10

Keep your will safe.

Step 10

Keep your will safe.

11

Update your will as needed.

Step 11

Update your will as needed.

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