Do free printable wills hold up in court?

Answer by  patti (29325)

It's not about the form. It's about its veracity and the manner in which it was filed. It must be notarized and properly filed per the requirements in the state. There is no requirement as to the form or paper on which wills are created. It could be written on a cocktail napkin, if everything else was in order.

Answer by  Atomicrayon (2504)

Not typically, most wills especially if they are not motorized and signed by the departed tend to have little to have substance in a court room setting. It's best to either higher a lawyer or find other means in which to present your case in court as this printable will is unlikely to hold up.

Answer by  withluck (1745)

A free printable will probably would be sufficient if there is not a sizable amount of money or property involved, and it would not likely to be challenged. The greater the amount of inheritance, the more you need legal advice on writing a will, to make sure it cannot be contested.

Answer by  Mary (2095)

This depends on your state law. A lot of states accept form will as long as the material terms are in handwriting by the person, and also signed by the person. The important terms would include family, property and what you would like to pass and who you would like to leave it too.