What makes a UK legal Will
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A will is made legal by meeting specific statutory requirements, which generally include: In Writing: The will must be a physical document. Signed by the Testator: The person making the will (testator) must sign it, or direct someone else to sign it on their behalf, in their presence. Witnessed: The testator’s signature must be made or acknowledged in the presence of at least two (sometimes three, depending on jurisdiction) competent witnesses. Witnesses Sign: The witnesses must then sign the will in the testator’s presence (and often in each other’s presence).
