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Will Requirements in Kansas

Important Notes

  1. The testator must be an adult or emancipated individual of “sound mind”

  2. The will must be made in writing

  3. The will must be signed by the testator

  4. The will must be dated

  5. The will must be signed in the presence of two or more adult witnesses

  6. None of the witnesses can be related to the testator

Legal Code

Age of Testator

  • Anyone at least 18 years old or older or emancipated by marriage or a court

Number of Witnesses

  • Two

Oral (Nuncupative) Wills

  • Yes, in specific circumstances.

Holographic (Handwritten) Wills

  • Not recognized

Revocation of Wills

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