2006-11-02 01:25:35 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
No. Many wills are typewritten. Blind people have to dictate their wills to other people, otherwise they would be illegible. The same would be true of someone unable to read or write. The requirement under section 9 of the Wills Act 1837 is for the testator -- that is the person making the will -- to sign it in the presence of two impartial witnesses, who will also add their names and addresses for ease of identification. Although s9 of the Wills Act 1837 requires that the will be “signed by the testator or by some other person in his presence and by his direction”, signature is given a wide meaning. A mark, an initial, and even a thumb print have all been held to suffice. Although an attestation clause, confirming that the will was read over to the testator who understood and approved it, is not required by s9, if such a clause is added, it will avoid complications later on.
2006-11-02 02:15:30 · answer #1 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In normal honest situations a handwritten Will is no different than one that is typed/ printed out. The completed Will should of course be witnessed by two persons,- not beneficiaries, who then add their signatures - and details, to declare the document was signed in their presence. It will certainly be legal unless there is good reason for thinking the person making the WILL is not aware of their situation or was forcibly made to sign the document.
2006-11-02 02:10:32 · answer #2 · answered by Whistler R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, legal mine-field here. I doubt it unless that person writing had power or enduring power of attourney. It would also be taken into consideration if the will was going to be contested. It would have to say somewhere on the will that it was written for the person by -------then their name, witnessed by two other people, (not, i hasten to add 'interested parties, ie people who would benefit from said will), and if possible, if the person whose will it was, did they have anything else written for them by somebody else? There are no easy answers to this one, legal advise would probably be the best option
2006-11-02 01:44:40 · answer #3 · answered by merciasounds 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if someone has written a will to help the other person, and they have signed it with their signature, which means they AGREE to what has been written, then yes, it is legal.
2006-11-02 01:36:55 · answer #4 · answered by charmedandwelsh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The requirements for authentication would be the same as for a typewritten will: two disinterested witnesses to the signature.
2006-11-02 01:28:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry I don't know, but why not go to a solicitor as I am sure he will be able to give you all the answers to your questions and put your mind at ease.
2006-11-02 01:29:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if it has been notarized by a registered Notary of the Public.
2006-11-02 01:29:26 · answer #7 · answered by kinetic_91 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its the signature or mark plus the state of mind that matters plus awitness
2006-11-02 03:45:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on which state you are in, some states do not accept handwritten will, while others do.
2006-11-02 01:27:34 · answer #9 · answered by Flower Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the signature is legitimate.
2006-11-02 01:26:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋