To be valid, a will must be properly executed. In most cases, a will document isn’t legally binding until it has been signed it in front of one or more witnesses. Other requirements vary state to state.
Every drafted will document created through FreeWill includes a cover page with instructions the user can follow to finalize the will and make it legally valid. If you'd like to better understand the rules around witnessing and, when necessary, notarizing wills, check out the articles below.
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