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Will Requirements in Maine

Important Notes

  1. The testator must be at least 18 years old or older and of “sound mind”

  2. The will must be signed by the testator or another at his direction

  3. The signing of the will must be signed by two people


Legal Code

Age of Testator

  • 18 years or older and of sound mind

Number of Witnesses

  • Two

Oral (Nuncupative) Wills

Holographic (Handwritten) Wills

  • Not recognized

Revocation of Wills

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