How to Sign Your Will

Wills are legal documents that can be challenged in a courtroom so it’s important that the rules concerning the signing process are followed rigidly.

Your money, possessions and property may not be distributed as you intended if your will is found to be invalid.

Two witnesses are required who must be over 18-years-old, must not be beneficiaries of your will and must not be related to you or to anyone mentioned in your will either by blood, marriage or civil partnership. But they can be related to each other – and it’s not necessary for them to read your will.

It is preferably if your witnesses are your age or younger to make it more likely that they will be alive at your death in case they are required to give evidence.

They must watch you date and sign the document. And you must watch them sign and print their names, addresses and occupations.

Amendments must be initialled by you and the witnesses before you sign – although it’s better if the document is returned to the professional will writer for alteration. Please note that nothing can be changed after the will is signed.

Contact Heritage Will Writing on 02380 879243 to make sure your will is legally valid.