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01. Start with a blank District of Columbia Will
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02. Add and configure fillable fields
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Step 3: Add a new blank doc.

In your dashboard, click the New Document button > scroll down and choose to Create Blank Document. You’ll be taken to the editor.

Step 4: Organize the document’s layout.

Utilize the Page Controls icon marked by the arrow to switch between different page views and layouts for more flexibility.

Step 5: Start adding fields to design the dynamic District of Columbia Will.

Navigate through the top toolbar to place document fields. Add and arrange text boxes, the signature block (if applicable), embed images, etc.

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The answer to how Washington, DC deal with holographic wills is that it depends on how the document was written and executed. Holographic wills can be a bit of an issue to initiate an estate proceeding. With a will is properly drawn up and executed, it is much easier to open an estate in the District of Columbia.
Although you can use a kit to write your own will, its a good idea to get help from a lawyer or notary public to make sure your will is legal. If your will isnt considered legal, it can create a lot of problems for your heirs.
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Although holographic wills are valid and executable in Washington, DC, there are many additional complications that can come up, which is when an experienced lawyers assistance will come in handy.
Washington will laws do not allow holographic (handwritten) wills and place restrictions on nuncupative (oral) wills, limiting personal property to $1,000 and prohibiting real estate designations.
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Under the law in the District of Columbia, the will must be in writing, signed by the testator, and attested and signed by at least 2 credible witnesses in the presence of the testator.
There is no cost to file a will. You may file an Affidavit of Witness to explain any irregularity contained in the will. The will, the Certificate of Filing Will and the Affidavit of Witness, if necessary, are filed in a WIL case jacket and assigned a WIL case number.

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