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Yes, people can write their own wills in New Hampshire. Under New Hampshire law everyone at least 18 years of age and married persons under that age, who are of sane mind, may dispose of their property by their last will in writing.

The state of New Hampshire recognizes two forms of advance directives: A living will instructs your physician or health care provider as to what type of medical treatment you would want if you became permanently unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to make decisions regarding your care.

Signature: The will must be signed by the testator or by someone else in the testator's name in his presence, by his express direction. Witnesses: A New Hampshire will must be signed by at least two witnesses, who should not also be beneficiaries in the will, at the request of the testator and in his presence.

The laws vary in each state; however, in New Hampshire, your Living Will must be signed by a notary public or two witnesses. Witnesses to a Living Will shouldn't be your attending physician or anyone who is acting under your physician's direction.

In order for a will or codicil to be valid under New Hampshire law, it must comply with the requirements of the law. For instance, the will must be in writing, signed by the person whose will it is, and signed by two or more credible witnesses who must swear that the person's signature is genuine.

A New Hampshire durable power of attorney form enables an individual to transfer management privileges concerning financial matters (business and/or personal) to another person. This person (attorney-in-fact) will be handed the task of acting on the individual's (principal's) behalf.