Under most statutes, such wills can only be made during a person's "last sickness," must be witnessed by at least three persons, and reduced to writing by the witnesses within a specified amount of time after the testator's death. Some states also place limits on the types and value of property that can be bequeathed in this manner.
Typically, last wills can only be created during an individual's "final days," must be verified by at least three people, and documented in writing by the witnesses within a specified period after the deceased person's passing. Some states also impose limitations on the types and values of property that can be passed down through such wills.