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Do I Need a Lawyer to Make a Will in Georgia? No. You can make your own will in Georgia, using Nolo's Quicken WillMaker & Trust. However, you may want to consult a lawyer in some situations.

Not all states require a self-proving affidavit, and some states do not allow them. In Georgia, however, a self-proving affidavit makes the probate process easier and smoother for all parties. At Grissom Law, LLC we include self-proving affidavits on all of our Wills.

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

The self-proving document lets the probate court accept the will without contacting the witnesses who signed the will. To make a self-proving will, both you and your witnesses must sign an affidavit in front of a notary that: Proves your identity, and. Shows that you each knew what you were signing.

Can You Make Your Own Will in Georgia? the testator (the person making the Will) must be of sound mind and at least 14 years old, the Will must be in writing, the Will must be signed by the Testator, and. the Will must be witnessed and signed by two competent witnesses.

In Georgia, a valid will must be in writing and signed by either the person making the will or someone designated by the person making the will. A will prepared in another state may be valid in Georgia if it meets certain requirements.