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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.

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

The Will must be in writing. A Will written entirely in the Testator's handwriting (a Holographic Will) is valid in Delaware if the other requirements are met.

A will is still valid and enforceable even after the testator's death. However, there is only a 12-year window in which to contest a will, and if someone want to do so after that time, they must provide justification. The will is deemed to be executed if its provisions have been carried out.

You can make your own will in Delaware, using Nolo's Quicken WillMaker & Trust. However, you may want to consult a lawyer in some situations. For example, if you think that your will might be contested or if you want to disinherit your spouse, you should talk with an attorney.

The cost of creating a will in Delaware can range from roughly $450 to $1,150. 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.