MS HB1153

Authorizes video recorded wills in Mississippi by amending Section 91-7-31 to recognize "written or video recorded" wills as valid after probate.

Requires nuncupative (oral) wills to be video recorded with a disinterested third-party witness to be valid, replacing previous written will requirements.

Establishes specific requirements for valid video recorded nuncupative wills: testator must state their name, sound mind status, date and location at beginning and end; recording must be continuous without interruptions; witness must declare no financial interest; and testator's entire face must be clearly visible throughout.

Repeals Section 91-5-19 which previously required nuncupative wills to be written at a later date for validity, and amends Section 91-5-17 to remove the 14-day waiting period and family notification requirements.

Takes effect July 1, 2025.