Delaware Estate Planning
Protect your assets in the First State. Simple, legal wills for Delaware residents.
Secure. Private. Legally structured.
Delaware Estate Planning Rules
Creating a will in Delaware comes with specific requirements. This page provides general information, not legal advice. Verify current requirements with a licensed attorney before relying on a generated document.
Witness Requirements
Two witnesses
Probate Threshold
Estates under $30,000 may qualify for simplified procedures.
Specific Laws You Should Know
Small Estate Affidavit
Delaware allows a small estate affidavit for estates under $30,000, but only for personal property (not real estate).
Tax Friendly
Delaware has no state estate tax (since 2018) and no inheritance tax, making it a very tax-efficient state for passing on wealth.
Using My Last Word in Delaware
The builder provides a printable starting point and a conservative signing checklist. It does not replace state-specific legal advice.
- Printable witness signature lines.
- General state signing reminders.
- Prompts for common estate and digital-asset decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, to make the will self-proving, a notarized affidavit is required.
No. Delaware law requires a written will signed by the testator and two witnesses.