Self-Proving Wills N.B. This is only applicable in the USA. It is included here merely for completeness. A Self-Proving Will is one that that is created in such a way that allows a probate court to accept it without any further validation. In most states (of the USA), a self-proving will is made when two witnesses sign, under penalty of perjury, to agree that they observed the testator/testatrix (the person making the Will) sign the Will. As long as there is no legal challenge to validity of the will, the probate court will accept the will without hearing the testimony of the witnesses or other evidence. Some states (in the USA) require that the witnesses sign a sworn statement before a Notary Public confirming that the will is genuine and has been signed and witnessed correctly. N.B. This is only applicable in the USA. All text and images © Do-it-yourself-Wills.com.au 2002-12 We're No 1 for Wills |