A Virginia Deposition of Witness to Prove Signatures of Deceased Attesting Witnesses & of the Testator is a legal document used in the state of Virginia. The document is used to prove that the signatures of deceased attesting witnesses and the signature of the Testator are genuine and valid. This type of deposition is typically used in a probate proceeding, which is the legal process of distributing a decedent’s estate. There are two types of Virginia Deposition of Witness to Prove Signatures of Deceased Attesting Witnesses & of the Testator: a hearsay deposition and a personal knowledge deposition. A hearsay deposition is a document presented in court which contains the testimony of a witness who is deceased or otherwise unable to provide personal testimony. This deposition is typically used to prove that the signatures of deceased attesting witnesses and the Testator are genuine and valid and were made in the presence of the witness. A personal knowledge deposition is a document presented in court which contains the testimony of a living witness. This deposition is typically used to prove that the witness personally observed the signatures of deceased attesting witnesses and the Testator. The Virginia Deposition of Witness to Prove Signatures of Deceased Attesting Witnesses & of the Testator is an important document in a probate proceeding. It can provide important evidence needed to validate the signatures of deceased attesting witnesses and the Testator and ensures that the decedent’s estate is distributed in accordance with the decedent’s wishes.