For your convenience, the complete English version of this form is attached below the Spanish version. This form is a last will and testament, adaptable to most situations. It is used to designate how your property will be distributed among your heirs.
Virginia Ultima Voluntad y Testamento - Last Will and Testament
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Para su conveniencia, debajo del texto en español le brindamos la versión completa de este formulario en inglés. Se trata de un testamento y última voluntad, adaptable a la mayoría de las situaciones. Se usa para designar de qué manera se distribuirán sus bienes entre sus herederos.
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Signing Requirements (§ 64.2-403) (A) The will is valid if handwritten and signed by the testator, and it must be proved by two disinterested witnesses. (B) If not handwritten by the Testator, the will must be signed by the Testator and two (2) witnesses in the presence of each other, including the Testator.
Making a Will in VirginiaDecide what property to include in your will.Decide who will inherit your property.Choose an executor to handle your estate.Choose a guardian for your children.Choose someone to manage children's property.Make your will.Sign your will in front of witnesses.Store your will safely.More items...
It must be signed by that person. It does not need to be witnessed; however two (2) people have to be able to testify that it is in that person's handwriting. It would be wise to have at least two (2) people witness at least the signature and to have them also sign each page of the will.
Although the law does not require a will to be notarized, it is a highly recommended practice followed by most lawyers. If the will includes a notarized Self-Proving Affidavit, the will is presumed to be properly executed and is accepted by the court without testimony from the witnesses.
In Virginia, the signing of a will must generally be witnessed by two competent persons, who also must sign the will in front of the testator. (An exception to the witness requirement is made if the testator writes out the entire will in his or her own handwriting and signs and dates it.)
What Constitutes a Valid Will in Virginia?Age. The testator must be at least 18 years old.In Writing.Signed by the Testator.Competent.Voluntarily and of Their Free Will.Minimum of Two Witnesses.Self-Proving Affidavit Not Required, but Recommended.Holographic Will, Exception.
5) Virginia allows for handwritten, or holographic, wills. Such wills must be written entirely in your own handwriting and signed and dated by you; they do not need to be witnessed.
Essential InformationWrite a title.Name the executor of your will.Name a guardian for any minors.Organize and inventory assets.Name the beneficiaries.Write your residuary clause.Sign your will with witnesses.Store your will someplace safe and update it when necessary.
