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Indiana Wills Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Wills Laws
| Code Section | §§29-1-5-1, et seq. |
| Age of Testator | Any person of sound mind over 18 or who is younger and a member of the armed forces or merchant marine or its allies |
| Number of Witnesses | Must be signed and acknowledged in presence of two or more witnesses; witnesses must sign in presence of testator and each other. |
| Nuncupative (Oral Wills) | Valid only if made in imminent peril of death and testator dies from such peril; need two disinterested witnesses; one witness needs to reduce to writing within 30 days after declaration; and must be submitted to probate within 6 months after death; may only dispose of personal property not exceeding $1,000 in value; except persons in active military service in time of war can dispose of personal property not exceeding $10,000 in value; does not revoke existing written will-only changed so as to give effect to the nuncupative will. |
| Holographic Wills | No statutory provisions |
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FAQs
- Are there any special legal formalities required to make my will legally valid?
- Can I disinherit my spouse and children?
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