Estate Planning State Laws:
Creating a Valid Will
This chart highlights the state laws related to estate planning and creating a valid will, including the type of will allowed in your state (statutory, written, oral), the number of witnesses required, whether you need a notary, and more. Check back often, as this chart is updated frequently.
If you don't find what you're looking for, see our chart of state laws related to Remote Execution of Estate Planning Documents, Death with Dignity, and Funeral Designations.
For more information, see our Estate Planning Materials & Resources, and our State-Specific Estate Planning Toolkit.