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Will Requirements in Rhode Island

Important Notes

  1. The testator must be at least 18 years old

  2. The will must be signed

  3. The will must be signed in the presence of two witnesses

  4. The witnesses may not be related to the testator

Legal Code

Age of Testator

  • 18 years of age

Number of Witnesses

  • Two

Oral (Nuncupative) Wills

  • Not recognized unless in defined special circumstance

Holographic (Handwritten) Wills

  • Not recognized unless in defined special circumstance

Revocation of Wills

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