To make a will, you do not have to write it yourself. You can find someone to write it on your behalf, or you can make a will in other forms. A self-written will needs to be written by the testator. The self-written will must be written and signed by the testator, and the year, month and day must be indicated. The testator must have full civil capacity. A will must be the true expression of the testator's will. The content of the will must not violate the law or harm the interests of the country or the collective. The will should reserve the necessary share of the estate for heirs who lack the ability to work and have no source of income. Property belonging to the state, collectives, or others may not be disposed of.
Legal Basis
Article 1134 of the Civil Code stipulates that a self-written will shall be written and signed by the testator, and the year, month and day shall be indicated.
Article 1135 of the "Civil Code" stipulates that a will written on behalf of a person must be witnessed by two or more witnesses. Signature of the witness and indicate year, month and day.
Article 1136 of the Civil Code stipulates that two or more witnesses must be present when printing a will. The testator and witnesses should sign each page of the will and indicate the year, month and day.
Article 1137 of the Civil Code stipulates that a will made in the form of audio and video recordings must be witnessed by more than two witnesses. The testator and witnesses shall record their names or portraits, as well as the year, month and day in the audio and video recording.
Article 1138 of the Civil Code states that in critical circumstances, a testator may make an oral will. An oral will must be witnessed by two or more witnesses. After the critical situation is eliminated, if the testator is able to make a will in writing or in the form of audio and video recordings, the oral will will be invalid.
Article 1139 of the Civil Code stipulates that the notarization of a will shall be handled by the testator through a notary institution.