Free Delaware Last Will and Testament

Free Delaware last will form. 2 witnesses. Name beneficiaries, guardians, and executor. Download PDF, print, and sign.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware Last Wills and Testaments

Delaware requires 2 adult witnesses present when the testator signs. Witnesses must be 18 or older. Delaware does not reduce a gift to a witness who is also a beneficiary, though most families still use disinterested witnesses. See all Delaware signing requirements.

A notary is not required for the will to be valid in Delaware. However, Delaware offers a self-proving affidavit — a notarized statement signed at execution that eliminates the need for witnesses to appear in probate court. Our form includes this affidavit.

No, Delaware does not recognize holographic (handwritten) wills. Your will must be typed or printed and signed in the presence of the required witnesses. A handwritten document will not be accepted by a Delaware probate court.

A will does not avoid probate — it goes through the Delaware probate court for validation and asset distribution. Simple estates typically take 6-12 months. Estates valued under $50,000 may qualify for a Distribution Without Letters, which is faster than full probate. Attorney fees are negotiable, typically 2.7-4.3% of the estate. Use the probate cost calculator to estimate what probate would cost in Delaware.

Without a will, Delaware intestacy laws determine who inherits. The surviving spouse and children typically receive priority, but the specific shares depend on family structure. Unmarried partners, stepchildren, and friends receive nothing under intestacy. See exactly how Delaware divides assets with the Delaware inheritance calculator.

Delaware has authorized remote online notarization, but wills are excluded — the self-proving affidavit must be notarized in person. Other documents like trusts and powers of attorney may be eligible for RON.

A will distributes assets through probate court — public, slower, and carries the state-specific costs you can see on the probate calculator. A revocable living trust skips probate, keeps the estate private, and lets your family receive assets faster. If avoiding probate matters to you, you can create a revocable trust instead of, or alongside, this will.

Why Create a Will in Delaware?

Without a will, Delaware intestacy laws decide who inherits your property. This often means assets go to relatives you may not have chosen, while close friends, partners, or charities receive nothing. The inheritance calculator shows how Delaware would divide your estate.

A will specifies who inherits, can name guardians for children, and appoints an executor to manage the process.

In Delaware, your will needs 2 witnesses to be valid. Our form includes a self-proving affidavit that can speed up probate by eliminating the need for witnesses to appear in court.

Delaware offers simplified probate for estates under $50,000. A will can also name guardians and appoint an executor. It takes 15-20 minutes.

SimplyTrust Editorial·Updated July 15, 2026

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Data sourced from Delaware statutes and official state code. How we research.

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Free Delaware Last Will and Testament

Free Delaware last will form. 2 witnesses. Name beneficiaries, guardians, and executor. Download PDF, print, and sign.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware Last Wills and Testaments

Why Create a Will in Delaware?

A will specifies who inherits, can name guardians for children, and appoints an executor to manage the process.

In Delaware, your will needs 2 witnesses to be valid. Our form includes a self-proving affidavit that can speed up probate by eliminating the need for witnesses to appear in court.

Delaware offers simplified probate for estates under $50,000. A will can also name guardians and appoint an executor. It takes 15-20 minutes.

SimplyTrust Editorial·Updated July 15, 2026

Legal Sources

Data sourced from Delaware statutes and official state code. How we research.

Free Delaware Last Will and Testament

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Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware Last Wills and Testaments