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Yes. However, the will must be drafted by a professional to make certain it meets all the legal requirements in the state where the testator resides. Drafting errors may result in the will being declared invalid and the estate will be administered as an intestate estate.

Yes. However, the will must be drafted by a professional to make certain it meets all the legal requirements in the state where the testator resides. Drafting errors may result in the will being declared invalid and the estate will be administered as an intestate estate.

Yes. However, the will must be drafted by a professional to make certain it meets all the legal requirements in the state where the testator resides. Drafting errors may result in the will being declared invalid and the estate will be administered as an intestate estate.

Yes. However, the will must be drafted by a professional to make certain it meets all the legal requirements in the state where the testator resides. Drafting errors may result in the will being declared invalid and the estate will be administered as an intestate estate.

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