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United States Probate Wills (view source)
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Probate laws vary by state, but generally a will is valid if the testator was of legal age, of a sound mind, and was free from restraint when he or she wrote the will. | Probate laws vary by state, but generally a will is valid if the testator was of legal age, of a sound mind, and was free from restraint when he or she wrote the will. | ||
== Types of wills == | == Composition of a will == | ||
The following information is usually found in a will: | |||
*Name | |||
*Residence | |||
*Disposal of soul and body | |||
*Payment of debts | |||
*Specific bequests, specific devises | |||
*Residuary clause--what is left over goes to residuary legatee | |||
*It names the executor | |||
*Date the will is signed | |||
*Signature | |||
*Witnesses | |||
A will may also name a guardian for the minor children and revoke all previous wills. | |||
== Types of wills == | |||
==== Nuncupative will ==== | ==== Nuncupative will ==== | ||