The importance of attesting witnesses
Posted on 26th September 2024
Recently two sisters went to the High Court due to a dispute about their mother’s Will.
When someone makes a Will they must sign it and then witnesses must confirm or ‘attest’ they believe the signature is theirs. They must also sign the Will.
Traditionally, when a Will is challenged the attesting witnesses come to court to give evidence. In this case the Court had to re-examine this rule.
