Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Mississippi
Witnessing a will
Is it a good idea for a paralegal or attorney to witness a will?
Asked on 2/15/07, 8:35 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Mary Milek
Milek Law Firm
Re: Witnessing a will
Most attorneys will witness a will and/or someone in their office, because many people can not or will not bring in two witnesses. Most people want to have a family member witness the will. The problem is, this person usually has some interest in the will and therefore, can�t be a witness. Outside of the family, most people just don�t want anyone else knowing their business.
In my opinion, the two most important factors to consider are: the age of the witness relative to the party making the will and can this person be found, when/if needed.
Answered on 2/15/07, 11:36 pm
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