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If one or more heirs made misleading or false statement to the decedent before the will was signed, the will?or significant portions of it?may be declared invalid. Fraud is often proved by the testimony of persons who knew the decedent and who can testify to statements made to the decedent.

If you prepare your own will and type it, it must be signed by at least two witnesses. If you choose this method of mak- ing a will, be sure that you know what needs to be included to make it legal. Also be sure that the witnesses are valid witnesses.

Signature: The will must be signed by the testator or by another person under his direction and in his presence. Witnesses: If the will is not wholly written by the testator, two witnesses must sign the will in the presence of the testator after the testator signs or acknowledges the will in their presence.

There are several legal requirements when you make a will in Kentucky ? notarization isn't one of them. ?For a will to be legally binding in Kentucky, it needs to be: In writing. Created by a testator (the person making the will) who is of sound mind and at least 18 years old.

No, in Kentucky, you do not need to notarize your will to make it legal. However, Kentucky allows you to make your will "self-proving" and you'll need to go to a notary if you want to do that. A self-proving will speeds up probate because the court can accept the will without contacting the witnesses who signed it.

In Kentucky you can write a will in your own handwriting. This type of will is known as a holographic will. If you make this kind of will, the entire will needs to be handwritten by you. It must be signed and dated by you as well.