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For a Will to be valid in Georgia, the testator must be 14 years or older and competent to create a Will. The Will must be in writing, signed by the testator, and signed by two witnesses.

The answer is, in Georgia, yes. You are not required to leave any percentage of your estate to your spouse. That is different than a lot of other states where there is a requirement and you cannot disinherit your spouse.

Here's a breakdown of the main cons: Limited Scope: Living wills primarily address life-sustaining treatments in specific end-of-life scenarios. They may not cover every possible medical situation, nor do they address aspects like pain management or choice of care setting.

In the majority of states, a spouse can't be intentionally disinherited unless they agreed to it in writing in a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement—and even those are not always ironclad.

You may have close relatives, such as a child or spouse, that you wish to exclude from your will. You should specifically state this in your will so all parties clearly understand your intentions.

Key Takeaways. There are no laws prohibiting your husband from making a will and appointing a power of attorney without telling you.

In Georgia, a valid will must be in writing and signed by either the person making the will or someone designated by the person making the will. It does not have to be notarized or submitted to a probate court in advance. A will prepared in another state may be valid in Georgia if it meets certain requirements.

Two witnesses must sign the will (Georgia Code § 53-4-20(b) and § 53-4-22(a)). Holographic wills, which are wills that are handwritten and signed by the testator but not signed by two witnesses, are not valid in Georgia.

A living will allows you to designate what type of medical care you wish to receive, or not receive, if you become terminally ill or mortally injured. You may wish to express your desire to withhold certain treatments (“pull the plug”) if you have a terminal, unconscious condition with no chance of recovery.