WA · Will requirements
Washington will requirements
Witnesses required
2
Standard requirement
Holographic will
Not valid
Community property
Yes
Minimum age
18
Witness requirements
Two competent witnesses must sign at the testator's request and in their presence
Holographic (handwritten) wills
Holographic wills are not recognized in Washington. Your will must be typed and properly witnessed.
Self-proving affidavit (recommended)
Washington 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.
Community property
Washington is a community property state.
Important notes
- Community property state
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