Can family members witness a Will?
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Can family members witness a Will?
I want to change mom’s Will?
Asked on June 27, 2018 under Estate Planning, Georgia
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
As a general rule, a family member can witness a Will but due to potential conflicts of inters, using a relativeas a witness could prove potentially problematic if they are a named beneficiary in the Will. Accordingly, it would be best to get a non-family member to witness the signature.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
As a general rule, a family member can witness a Will but due to potential conflicts of inters, using a relativeas a witness could prove potentially problematic if they are a named beneficiary in the Will. Accordingly, it would be best to get a non-family member to witness the signature.
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