Can more than one person be named as a personal representative?
• Can I dispose of my property in any way I wish? • Should I leave a separate list disposing of personal property? • How can a person contest a will? • Must the will be read to the family? • Why must an estate go through court? • When should I make a will? Q: What is a will? A: A will is a person’s expressed intention of what should be done with his property after he dies. Return to index . . . Q: What are the requirements for a will? A: The specific requirements depend on state law. Commonly, the will must be in writing, signed by the person whose will it is (the “testator”) and witnessed by (usually) two persons. The exact number depends on state law. The testator normally must have attained the age of majority, and must be of “sound mind” at the time the will is executed. A married minor is usually capable of executing a will. The witnesses normally MUST be “uninterested,” meaning they’re not beneficiaries of the will. Witnesses also must be competent persons. A will normally doesn’
