in Ohio, how many witnesses do I need for a will and do I also need their addresses listed

In Ohio, a will is legal if it is signed at the end by the person making it (the testator) in the presence of two witnesses. The witnesses must also sign the document to show that they saw you sign the will, and that they saw one another sign as witnesses. If you are thinking about writing your will without the assistance of any attorney, I discourage you from doing so. A will is one of the most important documents you will create, because it will leave your final instructions for what should happen to the property you have worked your entire life to obtain. There are many issues that you should consider -- aside from the fact of whether or not the document is legally executed. You should contact an estate planning attorney, who can evaluate your individual situation and your goals -- and who can make sure that you have a will that will accomplish those goals. Tonya R. Coles, Attorney at Law Elder Law -- Estate Planning -- Probate www.tonyacoles.com