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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.

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.

You must sign your will in the presence of two witnesses, and your witnesses must also sign the will. You do not need an attorney to make the will for you, however, an attorney can verify that your will is in fact valid, so that any potential dispute over your will regarding its legal validity will stand up in court.

If you want to prepare a type-written will at home, you can still do that without an attorney. But a type-written will must have the signature of two witnesses and signed by the testator in the proper place. Using only a Notary Public to witness it does not make it valid.

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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.