Maryland Proof of Execution of Will is the process of proving the authenticity and validity of a will in the state of Maryland. It is used to establish that the testator (the person who created the will) had the mental capacity to make the will, and that the will was properly signed and witnessed by two or more individuals. There are two types of Maryland Proof of Execution of Will: (1) Holographic Will and (2) Formal Will. Holographic Will is a handwritten and signed document that does not require witness signatures. It must be written and signed by the testator in the presence of two witnesses. Formal Will is a written and printed will that must be signed by the testator in the presence of two witnesses. It must also be notarized. In both cases, the witnesses must sign a statement attesting to the authenticity and validity of the will. The statement must include the name, address, and signature of the witnesses, the date and place of the execution of the will, and the testator’s name. The witnesses must also provide identification. The Maryland Proof of Execution of Will must be filed with the Register of Wills in the county where the testator last resided. It must include a copy of the will, the witnesses’ statements, and the testator’s death certificate.