Learn The Laws -- Indiana Last Will And Testament July 2, 2004 Stephanie Eidolon To write an Indiana last will and testament, you must know the laws pertaining to this particular type of legal document. The state is fairly specific with its statutes, and failure to comply with them will result in problems getting the courts to recognize your testament. The same can be said about most of the states in the US, so if you can understand Indiana last wills and testaments, you can learn fairly quickly the laws for other places, from Texas to Alaska.

Indiana's Will Laws -- Some Legal Advice

First, to write a will in Indiana, you need to be at least eighteen years of age (or seventeen if you're in the armed forces), and be of sound mind. This means that only those with mental handicaps are not allowed to write a will. Second, you need to have at least two competent witnesses who have no vested interest whatsoever in the outcome of the will. Last, you need to sign your will with at least two witnesses present. If you want to get your will notarized, you're encouraged to do so.

For further proof of your will's validity, you're also encouraged to videotape the signing. Indiana also has some suggestions regarding this type of will verification. If you do choose to videotape the signing of your testament, you should read first read the will to the camera, which is in itself testimony to your state of mind and age, and to the will's authenticity. Then, you should have the camera videotape the witnesses putting their signatures on your will, and, of course, tape yourself signing the will as well.

All of this will help to make the execution of your will much easier in Indiana!

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