Requirements for a Valid Will in Mississippi

What are the requirements for a Will to be valid in Mississippi?

1.     The person making the will (i.e., the “testator” for a male, the “testatrix” for a female) must be 18 years old or older.

2.     The testator or testatrix must be of “sound and disposing mind”.

3.     The Will must be:

a.      Completely written by the maker in his or her own handwriting and signed and dated at the end of the Will; or

b.     If not completely written by the maker, then the Will must be attested by two (2) or more credible witnesses who witness the Will in the presence of the maker at the request of the maker.