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Is a handwritten will legal in Washington? Handwritten wills are only valid in Washington state if they are properly signed and witnessed. Washington does not allow for holographic wills ? wills you write by hand but don't have witnessed ? but the court may recognize those made in another state that allows for them.

Will Preparation. A simple last will and testament in Washington State will generally be priced between $300 and $1,200.

Washington doesn't recognize holographic, or handwritten Wills, signed only by the testator. A valid Will in Washington needs to be signed by the testator in the presence of two disinterested witnesses who also sign. The same if true of any changes that are later made to a Will.

When we use the term ?simple will,? we mean a last will and testament made under the laws of the State of Washington containing no trust or other similarly complex provisions. We call such wills ?simple wills? because, when compared with wills containing trust provisions, simple wills are relatively simple.

Steps to Create a Will in Washington Decide what property to include in your will. Decide who will inherit your property. Choose an executor to handle your estate. Choose a guardian for your children. Choose someone to manage children's property. Make your will. Sign your will in front of witnesses.

The laws regarding the execution of a Will can be found in the Revised Code of Washington Title 11, Chapter 12 - Wills §§ 11.12. 010 ? 11.12. 491. An online Will is recognized by Washington probate courts so long as the above-cited legal requirements are satisfied.