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What Makes a Will Valid in Pennsylvania: Legal Requirements for 2026

"Pennsylvania law maintains specific statutory requirements for a Last Will and Testament to be considered legally enforceable. Ensuring your estate planning documents adhere to these protocols is critical to preventing challenges in the Orphans’ Court and ensuring your assets are distributed according to your specific intent. Legal Capacity and Testamentary Intent Under Pennsylvania Probate Code For a document to be recognized as a valid will in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the testator must meet three foundational criteria at the time of execution. First, the testator must be at least 18 years of age. Second, the testator must be of sou..."

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