Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Colorado

Witness a last will and testament

Is it legal for a child or children to witness their parents last will and testament?


Asked on 5/23/00, 12:08 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stanley Spring Stanley A. Spring, Attorney at Law

Re: Witness a last will and testament

Yes, but it's not a good idea. Having witnesses who are not mentioned in the will avoids claims of duress or undue influence, particularly where one child is favored or one disfavored.

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Answered on 7/05/00, 11:33 am


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