[WSBAPT] Executing Will with Client that lacks ability to sign

[Katharine P. Bauer]

yes

On Thu, Nov 20, 2014 at 10:53 AM, Roger Hawkes <Roger at law-hawks.com> wrote:

>  Vague recollection is that the statute on will execution has specific
> provisions about how to accomplish this.
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> Roger Hawkes, WSBA # 5173
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> 19909 Ballinger Way NE
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> Shoreline, WA 98155
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> *From:* David Faber [mailto:david at faberfeinson.com]
> *Sent:* Thursday, November 20, 2014 10:20 AM
> *To:* wsbapt at lists.wsbarppt.com
> *Subject:* [WSBAPT] Executing Will with Client that lacks ability to sign
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> I have a wills client who appears to be competent to execute a will, but
> lacks the physical ability to actually sign it. In addition, I am unsure
> whether they would even be able to verbally agree to the terms of his will
> because of their illness. The client's nurse has stated that the client's
> illness has not affected the client's awareness and understanding of the
> world around him, only that he has very, very limited motor control.
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> Any members of this list have any advice on what could be done to prove
> that this man executed his will as his own act and deed without a
> signature? Any assistance would be much appreciated! I cannot imagine that
> this sort of thing is unheard of, given the significant number of people
> afflicted with degenerative diseases affecting their muscle control.
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>    Best,
>
> David J. Faber
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> Faber Feinson PLLC
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> 210 Polk Street, Suite 1
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> Port Townsend, WA 98368
> (360) 379-4110
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