WI · Will requirements
Wisconsin will requirements
Witnesses required
2
Standard requirement
Holographic will
Not valid
Community property
No
Minimum age
18
Witness requirements
Two witnesses must sign within reasonable time after witnessing testator's signing or acknowledgment
Holographic (handwritten) wills
Holographic wills are not recognized in Wisconsin. Your will must be typed and properly witnessed.
Self-proving affidavit (recommended)
Wisconsin 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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