Can an 18 year old make a will in District of Columbia?
Full Question:
My 18-year-old son wants to make a will. I guess it’s too early for him to make one. Can an 18 year old make a will in District of Columbia?
02/24/2017 |
Category: Wills and Estates |
State: District Of Columbia |
#32810
Answer:
D.C. Code § 18-102 states:
“Capacity to make a will.
A will, testament, or codicil is not valid for any purpose unless the person making it is at least 18 years of age and, at the time of executing or acknowledging it as provided by this chapter, of sound and disposing mind and capable of executing a valid deed or contract.”
