Simple Will Forms

How to Make A Will in Florida

Florida State Will Requirements

According to Chapter 732 (Probate Code: Intestate Succession and Wills), the Will must be signed by at least two witnesses in the Testator’s presence. You need to be at least 18 or an emancipated minor to be a Testator, and of course of sound mind to make decisions.

What are the Requirements for a Will to be Valid in Florida

  • The person who signs the document is you (the Testator) or another individual who acts at the direction and in the presence of the Testator.
  • The witnesses are at least two and they should be competent.
  • The document can be revoked or amended. Use a codicil.
  • Attention! Your will won’t be recognized as valid in Florida if it’s holographic (that means handwritten). It should be typewritten.

Does a Will Have to be Notarized in Florida

Notarize your will to make it ‘self proved’ and be sure about the admission to probate court. A state-certified Notary Public will make your will legal.

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How to Write Your Own Will in Florida

Step 1. Provide the Information about a Testator

At the very beginning, name the author of the Last Will – that will be a Testator’s name. Follow it by city and county of your residence and don’t forget to review “Expenses and Taxes”.

Step 2. Choose a Personal Representative

Here enter the name, city, county and state of residence of a chosen representative of yours named Executor. Think about having an alternate one in case the initial executor cannot provide all the services, then enter the same information as well.

Step 3. Enter Information about Beneficiaries and Your Property

Beneficiaries are your chosen people who you’d wish to leave your assets to. Give their names, addresses, their relationship to you and last 4 digits of the SSN. Decide how you divide your belongings between them all.

Step 4. Review the paragraphs and make a Binding Agreement

The Testator must review all the necessary sections and enter the following information in the presence of witnesses: the testator’s name, date of their signature, the signature itself and a printed name.

Step 5. Signatures of the Witnesses

The witnesses enter their complete addresses and put their signatures. Let them read the brief statement before and date the document with entering the testator‘s name.

Step 6. Acknowledge the document with the help of the notary

After completion, the notary public witnesses all signatures and submit the names of all parties.