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'''The execution and attestation clause should not be on a page of its own. It must follow the final clause of the will on the same page'''. This is required to prevent the insertion of additional clauses after the will is signed. Always have the will-maker sign it at the end of the will in the presence of two witnesses who do not have an interest in the estate (i.e. is not a beneficiary or executor) and are not the spouses of any individual who has an interest in the estate; there must be room for the two witnesses’ signatures (see '''Section III.D: Executing the Will and Section III.E: Attesting the Will'''). | '''The execution and attestation clause should not be on a page of its own. It must follow the final clause of the will on the same page'''. This is required to prevent the insertion of additional clauses after the will is signed. Always have the will-maker sign it at the end of the will in the presence of two witnesses who do not have an interest in the estate (i.e. is not a beneficiary or executor) and are not the spouses of any individual who has an interest in the estate; there must be room for the two witnesses’ signatures (see '''Section III.D: Executing the Will and Section III.E: Attesting the Will'''). | ||
'''SAMPLE:''' | '''SAMPLE:''' | ||
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Signature of Witness | Signature of Witness | ||
________________________ | ________________________ | ||
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________________________ | ________________________ | ||
Occupation | Occupation" | ||
| style="text-align:left;" | ________________________ <br /> [full name of will-maker] | | style="text-align:left;" | ________________________ <br /> [full name of will-maker] | ||
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</tt> | </tt> | ||
:( | :(2020 CLEBC ''Wills Personal Planning Precedents'', 22.35) | ||
''' | '''NOTE: Execute only the original will'''. Copies should not be signed by the will-maker and witnesses but can be photocopied or have facsimile signatures and dates inserted. Students should write or stamp the word “copy” on all photocopies. | ||
== D. Executing a Will == | == D. Executing a Will == | ||
