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Apr 03, 2026 • 11 min read • Estate Planning

What Makes a Will Legal? Execution Requirements by State

A will that does not meet your state's execution requirements has no legal effect, regardless of how clearly it expresses the testator's wishes. Here is what every state requires and where the rules most commonly diverge.

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Apr 02, 2026 • 13 min read • Estate Planning

How to Write a Will: What It Must Include to Be Valid

A will does not need to be long to be legally effective. It needs the right form, the right signatures, and the right witnesses. Here is what every valid will must include and how to get the execution right for your state.

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