Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio

I would like to create my will at home. Does it have to be notarized ? Can I simply write my wishes on a piece of paper ? Where should it be stored ? What are the requirements ?

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Asked on 10/14/09, 11:41 am

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Christine Socrates Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis

A will may be handwritten or typed. It must be signed by the party making the will in the presence of two or more competent witnesses. The witnesses must sign the will in the presence of the testator. The original may be deposited in the Probate Court in the county of residence or kept in a safe or safe deposit box. It is important to safeguard the original as the original must be filed with the court later when it time to probate the estate after the testator's death. If you have further questions, please contact me at http://www.socrateslegal.com.

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Answered on 10/14/09, 12:28 pm


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