Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Maryland

How many signatures are required for a valid will?

If the will contains the signature of the decedent, one witness who is the executrix of the estate, and the notary is it valid in the state of Maryland, city of Baltimore?


Asked on 2/27/02, 8:36 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Thomas DeCaro DeCaro & Howell PC

Re: How many signatures are required for a valid will?

In Maryland, the testator/ix and two witnesses

must sign in the present of each other, i.e. all

3 must be in the same room when they sign.

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Answered on 2/28/02, 12:31 pm


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