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Will Requirements in Florida
Important Notes
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The testator must be 18 years old or older and of “sound mind”
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The will must be signed by the testator
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The will must be witnessed by two people
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At least one of the two witnesses must not be a spouse or blood relative
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Age of Testator
- 18 years or older and of “sound mind”
Number of Witnesses
- Two
Oral (Nuncupative) Wills
- Not recognized
Holographic (Handwritten) Wills
- Not recognized
Revocation of Wills
- You cannot partially revoke a Will in Florida. But you can revoke a Will by writing a new inconsistent version or by creating a codicil.
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