Mass. General Laws c.190B § 2-501

Who may make will

This is an unofficial version of a Massachusetts General Law.

Section 2-501

An individual 18 or more years of age who is of sound mind may make a will.

Comment

This section states a uniform minimum age of eighteen for capacity to execute a will. "Minor" is consistently defined in Section 1-201.

Massachusetts comment

This replaces G.L. c. 191, §1. The ability of a testator to dispose of his or her property may be limited by such things as surviving spouse's elective share (Article 2, Part 2), family allowances (Article 2, Part 4), or if he or she is the owner of an estate tail. See §3-101.