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Will Requirements in Pennsylvania

Important Notes

  1. The testator must be of “sound mind”

  2. The testator must be 18 years old

  3. The will must be signed by the declarant

  4. The will must be signed in front of two adult witnesses

Legal Code

Age of Testator

  • 18 years old

Number of Witnesses

  • Two

Oral (Nuncupative) Wills

  • Not recognized

Holographic (Handwritten) Wills

  • Not recognized

Revocation of Wills

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