Delaware last will 2025

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The document provides detailed instructions for completing a Last Will and Testament specifically for married individuals with adult children in Delaware. It outlines the necessary fields to fill out, including personal information, specific bequests, appointment of a personal representative, and various articles addressing property distribution and legal provisions. The document emphasizes the importance of proper execution, including witness signatures and notary acknowledgment, to ensure the will is valid and enforceable.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Delaware Last Will in the editor.
Begin by entering your name and county of residence in the designated fields. This establishes your identity as the testator.
In Article One, input your spouse's name and the names and birth dates of your adult children. This section clarifies your family structure.
Proceed to Article Three to specify any particular property you wish to bequeath. Fill in the names, addresses, relationships, and descriptions of the property for each beneficiary.
In Article Four, designate your spouse as the recipient of your homestead if applicable. If not, ensure you understand how joint ownership affects this property.
Complete Articles Five and Six by detailing how remaining assets should be distributed among beneficiaries, especially if your spouse predeceases you.
Designate a Personal Representative in Article Seven who will manage your estate according to your wishes.
Review all entries for accuracy before printing. Ensure that you sign in front of two witnesses and consider notarization for added validity.

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Do you need a lawyer to make a will in Delaware?

Delaware does not require that you use an attorney to create your will. If you know what property you own and who you want to give it to, you are ready to make your will. Many people who prefer doing it themselves use a form service.

How do I avoid probate in Delaware?

If you die with a surviving spouse and no children or surviving parents, your spouse inherits your entire estate. If you pass with both a surviving spouse and children, your spouse gets the first $50,000 of your estate, plus of the balance. They also get the right to use any intestate real estate for life.

Can you write your own will in the state of Delaware?

Any person of the age of 18 years, or upwards, of sound and disposing mind and memory, may make a will of real and personal estate. No person under the age of 18 years shall be capable of making a will either of real or personal estate. Code 1852, 1644; 14 Del.