Legal Question in Elder Law in Washington
Wills
If I write on a piece of paper my last will and testament and have it notarized, is it considered legal?
Asked on 9/07/06, 9:08 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Bruce Busch
Bruce R. Busch, Attorney at Law
Re: Wills
A hand-written, or holographic, will is not considered legal in Washington State. Also, if typed, the notary isn't the key -- you need two witnesses. The notary merely affirms that the witnesses witnessed the signing and are who they state they are -- called a "self-proving" will.
Answered on 9/20/06, 5:09 pm
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