What are the legal requirements for making a will in my state?

In North Dakota, the legal requirements for making a will are outlined in the North Dakota Codified Laws and require that the person making the will must be at least 18 years old and of sound mind. The person must sign the will in the presence of at least two witnesses who must also sign the will in the presence of the testator. The witnesses must be at least eighteen years old and not named in the will or related to the testator. The will must also be in writing and either printed or typewritten. The testator must also have made the will voluntarily without any fraud, duress, or undue influence. The will must also be notarized or witnessed by two competent witnesses. If the testator wishes to change or revoke their will, they must do so in the same form and manner as a will was made. The testator must also make sure that their will fully describes their wishes and that it is properly signed, witnessed, and notarized. Finally, the testator must give a copy of their will to the Register of Wills in their county. The Register of Wills will keep the will in their records and make it available for public inspection. This is important as it is the only way to ensure that the testator’s will is carried out according to their wishes.

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