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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.

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.

Here's a quick checklist for making a will in Kentucky: 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.

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.

After making an online will in Kentucky, you must print it out and sign it (in front of two witnesses who also sign it in front of you and each other). Other specifications for wills in Kentucky include: Emancipated minors may write a will. A minor who has a child can appoint a guardian for their child in a will.

As noted in the Kentucky Revised Statute 395.010, you must file for probate within 10 years of the individual's death. However, filing as soon as possible after the person's death will allow you to complete the probate process promptly.