if i write, i leave everything i own to XXXXX XXXX, and sign and date it is it a legal will?
2006-08-17 07:28:59 · 20 answers · asked by gordon-21up 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No, a will has to be witnessed by two people and notarized by a notary public. Otherwise it won't stand up in a court of law!
2006-08-17 07:34:33 · answer #1 · answered by Heather 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a few states, it is legal. Most states require that a will be attested to. That is, that it be witnessed by anywhere from one to 3 people (safest to have three). They must attest that (a) you declared it to be your will; (b) that they saw you sign it yourself; and (c) that you signed the will of your own volition.
The reason for witnessses - after you die, you cannot testify that you signed it, acknowledged it, and that you signed of your own free will.
For a simple will, to be safe, you can buy a "will kit" on line or in an office store for less than $20.00. It will often take care of most requirements. Feel free to add your own text, but the formalities suggested in the kit should be followed.
Good luck.
2006-08-17 14:54:54 · answer #2 · answered by robert_dod 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You Have To Have It Witnessed By Two People Then Yes It Is
2006-08-18 18:03:48 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does depend on the state, but if it's legal in the state you live in, you will also need a witness to sign it as well!
2006-08-17 14:35:33 · answer #4 · answered by fungirl14 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if you have two witnesses sign it aswell. (One Witness cannot be the sole proprieter of the estate) These two witnesses are jsut to say that it is actually you making this declaration of what you want to happen to your estate, and to say that you were not under duress and were of a capable mind to make the will.
2006-08-17 15:47:57 · answer #5 · answered by Master Mevans 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure is, have you got my address,
Yours Mr. xxxxx xxxx.
2006-08-17 14:35:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i might just change my name by deed poll to XXXXX XXXX. Its quite catchy actually
2006-08-17 14:34:51 · answer #7 · answered by eggy74uk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no everything you own would go to an australian and they couldnt give a xxxx
2006-08-17 14:36:58 · answer #8 · answered by ladybird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if you have a witness then it would be legal
2006-08-17 14:35:37 · answer #9 · answered by emmafrw 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey C_B thats not you!! That picture is of that hippy artist bloke on the telly who paints pictures with decoraters brushes!!
Ha ha ha !!!!!
2006-08-17 14:37:11 · answer #10 · answered by Ian H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋