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There are several legal requirements when you make a will in Wyoming ? notarization isn't one of them. ?For a will to be legally binding in Wyoming, 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.

Except as provided in the next section, all wills to be valid shall be in writing, or typewritten, witnessed by two (2) competent witnesses and signed by the testator or by some person in his presence and by his express direction.

How Do I write a codicil to my will? State that it is a codicil to your will. Identify the date your will was signed, so there's no confusion about which will it amends. Clearly state which parts of the will it revises. Describe the changes as specifically as possible.

2-6-112 is valid as an holographic will, whether or not witnessed, if it is entirely in the handwriting of the testator and signed by the hand of the testator himself.

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

A Will is a testament that outlines the distribution details of one's possession such as investments, and other interests after the owner's death. A Codicil is required when you need to make changes and update the Will. So, if a simple change in a Will is made then you will require the Codicil.