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Will Requirements in Maryland

Important Notes

  1. The testator must be 18 years old or older and legally competent

  2. The will must be voluntary

  3. The will must be writing

  4. The will must be dated

  5. The will must be signed by the testator or at the express direction of the testator

  6. The will must be signed by two witnesses

Legal Code

Age of Testator

  • 18 years old or older and legally competent

Number of Witnesses

  • Two

Oral (Nuncupative) Wills

  • Yes, under special circumstances

Holographic (Handwritten) Wills

  • Not recognized

Revocation of Wills

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