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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).

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.

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.

UNDER MISSOURI LAW A WILL IS ONLY GOOD FOR ONE YEAR. There are numerous reasons why that one (1) year deadline might pass without the will being filed. But, here's the problem: If the will is not filed in time, the will is invalid and Missouri intestacy laws control.

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.

Handwritten Will: A will written in the testator's own handwriting is valid in Missouri if the testator signs it or directs someone to sign it in his presence and before two witnesses. However, a holographic will which is one written in the testator's handwriting but does not have witnesses, is not valid in Missouri.