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Unless the Will is written completely by the Testator by hand, the signature of the Testator must be either made or acknowledged in the presence of at least 2 credible witnesses. Those witnesses must sign the Will in the Testator's presence and in each other's presence.

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.

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.

No, you are not required to use a lawyer to make a Will in Kentucky. There are some situations, like a complex estate or difficult family relationships, where it may be beneficial to consult a lawyer.

Fraudulent Will A forged signature is grounds for contesting a will in Kentucky. If someone gets the testator to sign a will when the testator believes they are signing another type of document, this is also considered fraudulent.

The cost of creating a will in Kentucky can range from roughly $450 to $1000. A Kentucky trust typically costs anywhere between $1,500 and $3,450. 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.