Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 11 Probate And Trust Law - Section 11.12.010 Who may make a will

§ 11.12.010. Who may make a will

Any person of sound mind who has attained the age of eighteen years may, by last will, devise all his or her estate, both real and personal.

All wills executed subsequent to September 16, 1940, and which meet the requirements of this section are hereby validated and shall have all the force and effect of wills executed subsequent to the taking effect of this section.

[1970 ex.s. c 17 § 3; 1965 c 145 § 11.12.010. Prior: 1943 c 193 § 1; 1917 c 156 § 24; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 1394; prior: Code 1881 § 1318; 1863 p 207 § 51; 1860 p 169 § 18.]

Sections:  11.12.010  11.12.020  11.12.025  11.12.030  11.12.040  11.12.051  11.12.060  11.12.070  11.12.080  11.12.091  11.12.095  11.12.110  11.12.120  11.12.160  11.12.170  Next

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