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A self-proving affidavit is a sworn statement attached to a will. The affidavit is signed by the will-maker and witnesses, and it attests to the validity of the will.
Without witnesses, the will may be considered invalid, which can lead to complications in distributing your estate. It's like trying to drive without a license; you really want to have your ducks in a row.
Yes, family members or friends can be witnesses, but ideally, they should be impartial, meaning they won't benefit from the will.
Typically, at least two witnesses are required to sign the affidavit to make it valid, ensuring there's enough testimony to back it up.
Not at all! The witnesses only need to see the testator sign the will—they don't need to know what's inside it.
This affidavit helps to prove that the will is valid and can stand up in court if anyone challenges it later. It's like having a backup story to ensure everything is on the up and up.
Generally, anyone who is at least 18 years old and is not a beneficiary of the will can serve as an attesting witness.
An affidavit of attesting witnesses is a legal document where the witnesses to a will confirm that they saw the testator sign the will and that they are of sound mind.