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Yes, a person can make his or her own will, but it must be in the testator's own handwriting. This type of will is called a holographic will. Such a will is valid if the signature and the material provisions are in the handwriting of the testator.

No, in Montana, you do not need to notarize your will to make it legal. However, Montana 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.

Witnesses: A Montana will must be signed by at least two individuals within a reasonable time after witnessing the testator sign the will or acknowledge the signature or the will. Writing: A Montana will must be in writing. Beneficiaries: A testator can leave property to anyone.

The specifications vary by state; however, in Montana, your document needs to be signed by two witnesses. As a basic principle, your witnesses should be 18 years old or older, and none should simultaneously be designated as your healthcare agent.

A Living Will must be signed, dated, and witnessed by two people. For the Living Will to be valid, the health care provider must declare the person to be in a terminal condition or in a condition that (without life sustaining treatment) will result in death within a relatively short time.

No, in Montana, you do not need to notarize your will to make it legal. However, Montana 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.