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The Will must be in writing and signed by the maker or signed by a person subscribing to maker's name in his or her presence and at the maker's direction; The Will must be witnessed by two or more credible witnesses, who subscribe their names in the presence of the maker.

Whenever there is a death in New Castle County, an estate must be probated if: The decedent had more than $30,000 in personal property in his/her name alone, or. The decedent owned Delaware real estate in his/her name alone, either solely held or as a tenant in common.

Once a will is filed for a decedent, it becomes public record. Therefore, anyone can get copies or review files in our office. However, we only have information on people who were domiciled in New Castle County at the time of their death.

4545. The Register of Wills' primary responsibilities are to probate wills, to issue letters of administration or testamentary, and to settle estates. Any person having custody of a will is required to produce and deliver it to the Register of Wills within ten days of learning of the testator's death.

A Delaware trust typically costs anywhere between $1,500 and $3,950. At Snug, any member can create a Power of Attorney and Health Care Directive for free. A Will costs $195 and a Trust costs $500. For many families, this is a great option to get you fully covered and save some money while doing it.

Steps to Create a Will in Delaware 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.