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Will Requirements in Massachusetts

Important Notes

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

  2. The will must be signed by the testator or by someone else in the testator’s name in their presence, by their direction

  3. The will must be in writing

  4. The will must be witnessed by at least two people who are not beneficiaries of the will

Legal Code

  • General Laws Chapters 190B and 191

Age of Testator

  • 18 years or older and of “sound mind”

Number of Witnesses

  • Two

Oral (Nuncupative) Wills

  • Only under certain circumstances

Holographic (Handwritten) Wills

  • Not recognized

Revocation of Wills

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