Requirements for Making a Will

The requirements for making a will are very basic. You need to be:

1. Over 18.
2. Somewhat coherent- the technical term is that you must have "capacity." The capacity necessary to sign a will is minimal, and is much less than the capacity required for other legal documents, such as contracts.
3. You must have some idea of what you have to give to your beneficiaries- again, the technical term is that you must know "the nature and object of your bounty." Some practitioners fold this requirement into the second one.