OH · Will requirements
Ohio will requirements
Witnesses required
2
Standard requirement
Holographic will
Not valid
Community property
No
Minimum age
18
Witness requirements
Two competent witnesses must attest and subscribe in the presence of the testator
Holographic (handwritten) wills
Holographic wills are not recognized in Ohio. Your will must be typed and properly witnessed.
Self-proving affidavit (recommended)
Ohio allows wills to be made self-proving by having a notary acknowledge the signatures. A self-proving will can be admitted to probate without requiring witness testimony — saving your executor significant time and hassle.
Official sources
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