Who may make a will.

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PA Code › Title 20 › Chapter 25 › Section 2501

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Any person 18 or more years of age who is of sound mind may make a will. (Dec. 6, 1972, P.L.1461, No.331; Dec. 10, 1974, P.L.867, No.293, eff. imd.; July 9, 1976, P.L.551, No.135, eff. imd.)

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