Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
Would you confirm that in California for a will to be legal, it can be typed up informally by the testator, dated and signed in fron to of two witnesses, who will also sign. I would also like to know, if the addresses of the witnesses need to be shown in the document. My will be very simple because I do not have investments and own no real estate. Thank you, Erika
2 Answers from Attorneys
The witnesses do not have to include their addresses but why not have them put it in [why not also type or print their names]. While you might not have any current investments or property, in preparing a Will you have to consider what you might have when you die. Also consider setting up a trust to avoid the cost and delay of probate?
It's good to have their addresses, in case they need to be contacted if there's a question about the will's execution after your death. If you have nothing to fund a trust, it makes no sense to create one. But at some later date, you can create a trust and it could be funded with insurance proceeds, real property, etc.
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