Can 18-year-olds in CALIFORNIA create a written will?
Is there are technical / legal term for a will?
2007-12-04 19:58:31 · 9 answers · asked by cb 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In other words, is 18 the minimum age you must be to make a will?
2007-12-04 20:04:01 · update #1
Yes they can.
Until you're 18 it's your parents choice, not yours, what happens to your stuff - and even who takes care of your kids - if you die.
Richard
2007-12-04 20:10:04 · answer #1 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The legal term for a will is "will". As you are 18 you have the right to have one if you have assets to be taken care of in case of your death. You can write your own and have it notarized by a an Notary Public (some stationary stores which sell legal document may have pre written wills where you fill in the blanks) or contact a lawyer or legal agency to help you draw one up. Most important is to appoint the executor of your estate to carry out the provisions of the will. A power of attorney is negated upon the death of the person giving out said power.
2007-12-05 04:07:12 · answer #2 · answered by eaglecpo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, in most states, including CA an 18 year old may create a written will.
2007-12-05 04:37:15 · answer #3 · answered by babak_shojaei2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can create a written will, but I hope you're not planning for a trip anytime soon.
To make a simple written will, you can write it, sign and seal it in an envelope. Keep it in the drawer, safe or give to someone you trust to hold on.
To make it more authentic, have it stamped and filed with a lawyer.
2007-12-05 04:06:06 · answer #4 · answered by Daisuke 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can at 18
2007-12-05 04:05:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. The legal term for a will is "will". Some might say "last will and testament".
2007-12-05 04:01:52 · answer #6 · answered by Dave W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes....
Will is a technical term....
i.e. Last Living Will and Testament....
2007-12-05 04:02:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea bro of course
2007-12-05 04:01:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no age of concent on that...
2007-12-05 04:05:42 · answer #9 · answered by Thomas L 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋