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The cost of creating a will in Missouri can range from roughly $550 to $1,000. A Missouri trust typically costs anywhere between $1,800 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.

In Missouri, a will does not have to be notarized. However, making a will self-proving can simplify the probate process. To create a self-proving will, the testator and witnesses must sign an affidavit in the presence of a notary public. The notary public then notarizes the affidavit, which is attached to the will.

Although Missouri does not require a will to be notarized, most Missouri practitioners use two witnesses and a notary to make the will self-proving (see Drafting Note, Self-Proving Affidavit).

HANDWRITTEN (HOLOGRAPHIC) WILLS Missouri does not recognize holographic wills (wills that are handwritten by the testator and are not signed and attested by witnesses). All wills must be attested to by two or more competent witnesses. A handwritten will that is witnessed properly by two witnesses is valid.

Any person who is at least 18 years old and of sound mind can make a will. When is a Will Legal in Missouri? In Missouri, a will is legal when it is signed and the signature was witnessed by two people. A will can be changed through a codicil with the same formalities as when the will was signed.

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