Will writing solicitors in North Wales can ensure that Wills are witnessed legally and appropriately.
These legal experts can check the eligibility of each witness and ensure they meet the criteria laid out in law. For example, they can check the identity of witnesses, ensuring they are aged eighteen and over and they are who they say they are.
Legal experts can also check that those witnessing the Will fully understand what they are signing. Someone who is blind or partially sighted are unable to witness a Will since it is a legal obligation that the signatory must be able to see the document and their signature.
Although it is possible to use a complete stranger as a Will witness, generally Wills solicitors in North Wales will advise against this. Occasionally, Wills are challenged and witnesses may be required to attend court and testify to the document validity. This would be difficult to manage if a random person is selected to sign.
A couple can act as the two witnesses, but it is vital that they have no vested interest in the contents of the Will or stand to inherit any assets from the testator. Work colleagues are also suitable witnesses though, again, it is essential that they also do not stand to gain anything from the Will in question.
At Bennett Smith Solicitors, we can provide expert advice on guidance on all issues relating to Wills, so make sure you contact us today to book an appointment.
