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Wills in Mississippi don't need to be notarized to be valid, but notarization can make the probate process smoother. That's because, when a will is notarized, it means the probate court doesn't have to summon the witnesses to make sure the will is legally binding.

Such a will simply states that any assets owned by the decedent at the time of their death should be transferred or "poured over" into their revocable living trust.

To write a will, Mississippi law states you must be at least 18 years old, of sound and disposing mind, must intend the document to be your will and must have the written will validly executed. Upon your death, your will must go through probate, a court proceeding that declares the will valid or invalid.

Signature: The will must be signed by the testator or by someone else in the testator's name in his presence, by his direction. Witnesses: A Mississippi will must be signed by at least disinterested two witnesses in the presence of the testator if the will was not written entirely and signed by the testator.

Steps to Create a Will in Mississippi 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.

Mississippi law holds that a will entirely written in the testator's handwriting and signed at the end (a ?holographic? will) is a valid will. Otherwise, Mississippi Code Section 91-5-1 establishes the following requirements for a valid will or codicil.