Is my will/living will completely invalid without witness signatures?

[Mbound]

I'm ctbing very soon and made my will today, but was wondering if it retains any validity even without any witness signatures?

 

[wendydong1]

Not sure. But what state are you in? I am doing one with a lawyer, I can ask him about it

 

[Not_Quite_Dead_Yet]

I'm ctbing very soon and made my will today, but was wondering if it retains any validity even without any witness signatures?

Check this website that has state by state requirements.

Living Wills: State Laws

Learn more about requirements for a living will in your state and how to create your own living will on FindLaw.com.

estate.findlaw.com

 

[Hangman100]

I don't know about your state but if you dont have witness signautres it is known as a "holographic will" so google your state/country and holographic will, and it should point you in the right direction.

 

[Mbound]

Thank you all!

 

[Etherealdignity333]

I don't know about your state but if you dont have witness signautres it is known as a "holographic will" so google your state/country and holographic will, and it should point you in the right direction.

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[Roger]

This is a prime example of why it would be so helpful if all contributors would include their country or state in their profile.
If you can't manage that, maybe your UTC timezone

 

[Etherealdignity333]

This is a prime example of why it would be so helpful if all contributors would include their country or state in their profile.
If you can't manage that, maybe your UTC timezone

I would never want my location included in my profile.

 

[oopswronglife]

Honestly just go to a notary or your country's equivalent, and have it officially stamped to avoid any possible holographic will complications. Better safe than sorry.. I did that and their workers witnessed it. They don't need to read it if its private...just validate its YOU signing it via ID etc. Its usually very cheap or even free at some banks and offices you are members of.

 

[Mbound]

Honestly just go to a notary or your country's equivalent, and have it officially stamped to avoid any possible holographic will complications. Better safe than sorry.. I did that and their workers witnessed it. They don't need to read it if its private...just validate its YOU signing it via ID etc. Its usually very cheap or even free at some banks and offices you are members of.

That is good to know, thank you. I'm going to look into that. I always assumed the witness had to be like, a relative or friend or something.

This is a prime example of why it would be so helpful if all contributors would include their country or state in their profile.
If you can't manage that, maybe your UTC timezone

I wouldn't feel comfortable doing that..I'm already incredibly worried about being raided by LE