How do I make a will?

Making a will in South Carolina is a relatively straightforward process and can be done without the help of an attorney. To make a valid will, you must be at least 18 years old and of “sound mind” meaning you understand what you are doing and the consequences of your decisions. The first step is to draft the will and provide instructions about specific distributions to be made to specific people. This can be done with or without the help of an attorney. You will need to describe in detail how you want your assets distributed to your heirs, how you want your debts to be paid, and appoint an executor, who will be responsible for carrying out your wishes after your death. Once the will is written, two witnesses must observe you signing the document and also sign the will. These witnesses must not be your heirs or be listed in the will. Finally, the will must be notarized. This means that a notary public must witness all of the above steps and sign the will to make it official. Once all of these steps are complete, the will must then be filed with the South Carolina Probate Court. After the filing, the will must be stored in a safe place until its use is necessary.

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