Free Washington Last Will and Testament

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Washington Last Wills and Testaments

Washington requires 2 adult witnesses present when the testator signs. Witnesses must be 18 or older. A gift to a witness who is also a beneficiary raises a rebuttable presumption of undue influence in Washington and can limit that witness to their intestate share, so use two disinterested witnesses. See all Washington signing requirements.

A notary is not required for the will to be valid in Washington. However, Washington 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, Washington 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 Washington probate court.

A will does not avoid probate — it goes through the Washington probate court for validation and asset distribution. Simple estates typically take 4-6 months. Estates valued under $100,000 may qualify for a simplified procedure, which is faster than full probate. Attorney fees are negotiable, typically 2-4% of the estate. Use the probate cost calculator to estimate what probate would cost in Washington.

As a community property state, Washington treats most marital assets as jointly owned. Without a will, community property generally passes to the surviving spouse, while separate property is divided among the spouse and children according to intestacy law. The exact split depends on family structure. See exactly how Washington divides assets with the Washington inheritance calculator.

Washington supports remote online notarization (RON) for wills. The self-proving affidavit can be notarized via video call with an approved RON provider, so you don't need to visit a notary in person. The will itself still needs to be signed and witnessed.

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 Washington?

Washington is a community property state. Without a will, your community and separate property are divided under intestacy law — a formula that often produces unexpected results for blended families and unmarried partners. The inheritance calculator shows exactly what would happen.

A will can name guardians for minor children, specify who receives heirlooms and keepsakes, and appoint an executor to manage the estate.

Washington requires 2 witnesses at signing. Our form includes a self-proving affidavit — a notarized statement that eliminates the need for witness testimony during probate.

Estates under $100,000 in Washington may qualify for simplified probate. A will directs who inherits, names guardians, and appoints an executor. This form takes 15-20 minutes.

SimplyTrust Editorial·Updated June 19, 2026

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Free Washington Last Will and Testament

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Washington Last Wills and Testaments

Why Create a Will in Washington?

A will can name guardians for minor children, specify who receives heirlooms and keepsakes, and appoint an executor to manage the estate.

Washington requires 2 witnesses at signing. Our form includes a self-proving affidavit — a notarized statement that eliminates the need for witness testimony during probate.

Estates under $100,000 in Washington may qualify for simplified probate. A will directs who inherits, names guardians, and appoints an executor. This form takes 15-20 minutes.

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