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A will that is handwritten and signed by the person making the will (called the testator) without the presence of witnesses is commonly referred to as a holographic will. Such wills are not valid in the state of Washington because they are unattested (unwitnessed).

Practically speaking, you will likely need a traditional probate if there is any question regarding the identity or nature of Decedent's assets, heirs, or beneficiaries. See Paragraph E. If Decedent at death had no debts or other liabilities: A probate in Washington appears unnecessary.

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

491, every will shall be in writing signed by the testator or by some other person under the testator's direction in the testator's presence or electronic presence, and shall be attested by two or more competent witnesses, by subscribing their names to the will, or by signing an affidavit that complies with RCW 11.20.

The specific rules and restrictions for Living Wills are different in each state; however, in Washington, your document requires notarization or the signatures of two witnesses.