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Executing your
Will
After completing and
printing your Will, you will need to execute it to make it
valid. We believe following these directions will execute
your Will. If at anytime you have questions, contact an
attorney or check with your local court. We recommend printing this page for your
reference.
- Pick 2 witnesses ( 3 in Vermont). These witness should be of the legal age. The witnesses should be younger than you. This is helpful in case they are needed later. Using friends and neighbors is most common. DO NOT use anyone mentioned in your Will. (Your: Executor, Guardian, spouse, children or Beneficiaries, etc.)
- Ask them to witness your Will. You do not need to tell them the contents of your Will. They are only witnessing your signing of your Will.
- Witnessing your Will must be done all at one time. No one should leave the table until all have signed in the places provided. Stop if someone must leave, until they return.
- Most Wills are more than one page. This being the case, it will be necessary to staple your Will in the upper right and left corners. DO NOT remove the staples.
- Having the witnesses watch you, you will sign first. The witnesses will then sign after you.
- You also have the option to sign or initial each page. This is acceptable but make sure to do each page.
- Included in the printing of your Will is an Affidavit. It is not required for the execution of your Will but does add to the validity. When it comes time to have it notarized, notaries can be found at most banks and post offices.
- Store your Will in a safe place. Most people keep it with their important papers. If you have an Attorney, place a copy with them. Other places are: safe deposit boxes, safes, fire proof-lock boxes… You may also check with your local governmental agency for optional filing.
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