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Signing a Will

14 V.S.A. § 5 — in writing, signed before two or more credible witnesses who sign in each other's presence

Anyone 18 or older, or emancipated by court order, who is of sound mind may make a will in writing.

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  • The will is in writing.
  • It is signed by the testator, or by another at the testator's express direction and in the testator's presence, in the presence of two or more credible witnesses.
  • The witnesses attest and sign it in the presence of the testator and of each other.
  • 14 V.S.A. § 5
Sources for this section (2)
  1. 14 V.S.A. § 1 — Who may make
  2. 14 V.S.A. § 5 — Execution of will; requisites

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