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What are the four basic types of wills? Simple will. A simple will?sometimes known as "basic"?is the type most people associate with the word "will." With a simple will, you can decide who will receive your assets and name a guardian for any minor children. ... Testamentary trust will. ... Joint will. ... Living will.

You can make your own will in Tennessee, using Nolo's Quicken WillMaker. However, you may want to consult a lawyer in some situations. For example, if you think that your will might be contested or if you want to disinherit your spouse, you should talk with an attorney.

Tennessee law requires testators to be 18 and of sound mind, while two or more witnesses must sign the will to make it valid. The state also accepts nuncupative (oral) wills under certain conditions, and holographic (handwritten) wills also are valid.

To have a valid holographic will in Tennessee, the testator (person writing the will) must be 18 years or older, the entire will must be handwritten, and the testator must sign the will. Normally, wills require at least two witnesses be present to watch the testator sign the will.

Tennessee currently recognizes three different types of wills: (1) attested wills; (2) holographic wills; and (3) nuncupative (oral) wills.

Not only must the witnesses and testator sign the will, but they must all do so in the presence of each other. If one signs the will without the other being present, the will cannot be accepted. Tennessee requires strict compliance with these rules. If you do not meet any of these requirements, the will is invalid.