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In Maryland, a valid will must be (1) in writing, (2) signed, and (3) attested and signed by two credible witnesses. It may be handwritten or typed and any two adults can be witnesses. A will does not require a notary, though a notary can be a witness. Electronic, oral, and video wills are not valid in Maryland.

Maryland accepts self-proving wills. You don't need your will to be self-proving, but, in states that recognize self-proving wills (which, at the time of writing, is all of them), it can make the probate process quicker.

There are three main disadvantages to using a living will: Living wills have a limited scope; Living wills rely on physician compliance; Living wills are not always given to health care providers.

However, there are many considerations in making your will, and although there is no law requiring you to use an attorney for your will, it is typically beneficial to have the knowledge and insight of someone familiar with Maryland's probate and estate laws to help you draft your last will and testament.

The form as a whole is called ?Maryland Advance Directive: Planning for Future Health Care Decisions.? It has three parts to it: Part I, Selection of Health Care Agent; Part II, Treatment Preferences (?Living Will?); and Part III, Signature and Witnesses.

In Maryland, the average cost for a will typically ranges from $200 to $600, depending on the attorney's fees and the complexity of the will. The average cost for a trust in Maryland can range from $1,000 to $3,000 or more, depending on the type of trust, attorney's fees, and the complexity of the trust's provisions.