Does a Last Will and Testament have to be initialed on every page of the Will for it to be legally sufficient?
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Does a Last Will and Testament have to be initialed on every page of the Will for it to be legally sufficient?
Asked on July 2, 2012 under Estate Planning, Mississippi
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Please confirm this information with ana ttorney in your area, but it is my understanding that there is not such a requirement in the state of Mississippi. Besides the normal issues that arise - competancy, etc. - it is my understanding that as to signatures Mississippi has only two requirements:
- you must sign your will in front of two witnesses, and
- your witnesses must sign your will.
Many attorneys do have parties initial each page which could cut back on Will contests, etc., but I do not see it as an absolute. Good luck.
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