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RCW 11.20. 010 requires the Will to be filed whether or not it will be offered for probate and provides for damages upon the failure to do so. Washington law does not require a Will to be probated ? only to be filed promptly after a Decedent's death.

A minimum of two witnesses are required for any will to be valid. Technically speaking, a person is ?competent? to be a witness to a will unless the person is of unsound mind or intoxicated at the time time of witnessing the will, or appears to be incapable of receiving or communicating just impressions of facts.

The basic requirements for a Washington last will and testament include the following: Age: The testator must be at least 18 years old. Capacity: The testator must be of sound mind. Signature: The will must be signed by the testator or by someone else in the testator's name in his presence, by his direction.

RCW 11.20. 010 requires the Will to be filed whether or not it will be offered for probate and provides for damages upon the failure to do so. Washington law does not require a Will to be probated ? only to be filed promptly after a Decedent's death.

Will Preparation. A simple last will and testament in Washington State will generally be priced between $300 and $1,200. This document outlines how your assets should be distributed and who should care for any minor children. The cost varies depending on the attorney and the complexity of the will.

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.