Ky. Rev. Stat. § 394.040

Current through 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 225
Section 394.040 - Requisites of a valid will

No will is valid unless it is in writing with the name of the testator subscribed thereto by himself, or by some other person in his presence and by his direction. If the will is not wholly written by the testator, the subscription shall be made or the will acknowledged by him in the presence of at least two (2) credible witnesses, who shall subscribe the will with their names in the presence of the testator, and in the presence of each other.

KRS 394.040

Effective:6/17/1978
Amended 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 1, effective6/17/1978. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective 10/1/1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 4828.