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

Your will does not need notarizing to make it legal in Kansas. It must, however, be notarized if you opt for a ?self-proving? will, which is your right in Kansas. A self-proving? will speeds up the probate process because no witnesses need to be contacted by the court.

A valid will in Kansas must be: In writing. Signed at the end by the person making the will (testator) or by someone else in the presence of and at the express direction of the testator. Signed by two or more competent witnesses who saw the testator sign the will or heard him or her acknowledge the will.

The cost of creating a will in Kansas can range from roughly $350 to $1,000. A Kansas trust typically costs anywhere between $1,150 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.

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

A valid will in Kansas must be: In writing. Signed at the end by the person making the will (testator) or by someone else in the presence of and at the express direction of the testator. Signed by two or more competent witnesses who saw the testator sign the will or heard him or her acknowledge the will.