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There are some basic requirements for who can witness your will. Your witnesses should be legal adults (18 in most states) and of sound mind. They should also be disinterested, meaning they arent related to you by blood or marriage, and that they dont stand to inherit anything from your estate.
Unlike some other states, New York requires a Will be in writing. A Will must be signed by the testator (drafter) and witnessed by two individuals who are at least 18 years of age. The witnesses cannot be a beneficiary under the will. The wrong witness will irretrievably invalidate the will.
Your witnesses should be legal adults (18 in most states) and of sound mind. They should also be disinterested, meaning they arent related to you by blood or marriage, and that they dont stand to inherit anything from your estate.
Who can witness a will? Anyone 18 years and over can witness or sign a will, but importantly, a beneficiary cant witness a will, and neither can their spouse or civil partner. In many cases, people will ask a friend or work colleague to sign and witness the will.
A notary is not required for a Will in New York State. Where should I Keep the Will? The original of your Will must be kept in a safe and accessible place until it is needed. Members of your family or other interested individuals must know where it is kept so that they can get it when it is needed..
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1 : attestation of a fact or event : testimony. 2 : one that gives evidence specifically : one who testifies in a cause or before a judicial tribunal. 3 : one asked to be present at a transaction so as to be able to testify to its having taken place. 4 : one who has personal knowledge of something.
Witnesses must sign the will in the presence of the testator, and in the presence of one another. Any competent person can serve as a witness, including a relative or a person who stands to benefit from the terms of the will.
A witness must be an independent adult who isnt related to the testator and has no personal interest in the Will. A neighbour or family friend is ideal. Someone cannot be a witness if they are: The spouse or civil partner of the testator.

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