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Drew Blankenship

Estate Warning: 25+ States Accept Online Wills, Yet Many May Not Meet Legal Requirements

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Creating a will used to mean sitting in an attorney’s office, signing paperwork, and storing documents in a safe place. But in the modern age, you can create a will online in under half an hour. Sometimes, you can even do it for free.

Now, many Americans are relying on online wills, but they aren’t always valid or legally binding. While many states do recognize online wills in some form, some still fail in probate due to small, technical mistakes. Here’s what you need to know before choosing an online will.

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