Vermont Last Will and Testament
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Vermont Legal Requirements
Key VT statutes and obligations that apply to your last will and testament.
Requirements
- Testator must be at least 18 years old and of sound mind (14 V.S.A. § 1 et seq.)
- Will must be signed by the testator or at the testator's direction in their presence
- Two or more credible witnesses must sign in the presence of the testator and of each other (14 V.S.A. § 5)
Restrictions & Limits
- Vermont imposes an estate tax on estates exceeding approximately $5 million (32 V.S.A. § 7442a); the exemption is indexed to the federal exclusion
- A surviving spouse may elect against the will and take a statutory share of the augmented estate (14 V.S.A. § 301 et seq.)
- Interested witnesses (beneficiaries) should be avoided — their attestation does not void the will but may trigger challenges
Official Statute References
Primary Vermont statutes governing this document type.
Vermont Last Will and Testament FAQ
Common questions about last will and testaments under Vermont law.
Does Vermont have an estate tax?
Yes. Vermont imposes an estate tax on estates exceeding the threshold set under 32 V.S.A. § 7442a, currently approximately $5 million. This makes Vermont one of the few states with both an estate tax and a relatively low exemption compared to the federal exclusion.
Does Vermont recognize holographic wills?
No. Vermont does not recognize holographic (handwritten, unwitnessed) wills. A valid Vermont will must be witnessed by at least two credible witnesses who sign in the presence of the testator and each other.
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