[WSBAPT] Self-Proving Affidavit

[Eric Nelsen]

I don't have the testator sign the affidavit, but I do have her/him initial the bottom of every page including the self-proving affidavit. It's not a requirement but I have that done just for evidentiary purposes, to support the fact that the testator actually saw every page including the affidavit at the time of signing, and the affidavit was attached to the Will at the time of signing.

Sincerely,

Eric

Eric C. Nelsen
SAYRE LAW OFFICES, PLLC
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Seattle WA  98144-3909
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Unless I am missing something here (always a possibility), I would be surprised to see legal authority suggesting that the testator needs to sign the affidavit.
If anyone has such authority, please send us a copy, or a cite, or something.  I will then call my malpractice carrier.
Phil Jones
Portland, OR

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Greetings, does the testator have to sign the actual “Self-Proving Affidavit” page that is attached to their Will in order for it to be self-proving or can just the witnesses sign that page and have it notarized. My “research” has come up with conflicting answers.

Thanks.


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