2007-01-15 05:41:26 · 2 answers · asked by upstatenewyork 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It is mandatory for a will to be attested by two or more attestors. Whether the will is notarized or registered is of no consequence as this is not mandatory. The witnesses are required because when the will is filed in for probate, it will not be marked into evidence unless at least one attestor presents before the court to identify his signature and that of the deceased.
2007-01-15 06:46:58 · answer #1 · answered by Kool-kat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wills are not notarized, and don't require a notarized. However, for a will to be valid, it must be witnessed by at least 2 witnesses. At the time of the witnessing, the witnesses can sign an affidavit (which must be notarized) basically saying that they witnessed the signing of the will and the person signing the will is of sound mind. This is called a self-proving affidavit. It's a great idea to get this affidavit, because it saves you having to find the witnesses later on when the testator finally dies.
2007-01-15 14:50:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋