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Maryland Wills Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Wills Laws
| Code Section | Estates & Trusts §§4-101, et seq. |
| Age of Testator | 18 years or older and legally competent |
| Number of Witnesses | Must be attested and signed in presence of testator by two or more credible witnesses. |
| Nuncupative (Oral Wills) | Not valid |
| Holographic Wills | Valid if made outside U.S. by person serving in U.S. Armed Forces (no attesting witnesses necessary) but is void after one year after testator's discharge unless testator has died or does not then possess testamentary capacity. |
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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?
- What if the executor I choose can't serve when the time comes, or doesn't want to?
- In my will, can I leave my property to anyone I wish?
- Does it matter who my witnesses are?