Executing the Will
It is required that a testator sign his name at the foot or end of the will in front of two witnesses who must be present at the same time. The witnesses are then required to sign the will in front of the testator, albeit they are not required to do so in front of one another. The will is void if this process is not followed. Although a testator may designate someone to sign on his or her behalf, the signature must be done in the testator's presence and in accordance with the testator's instructions. In the event that a testator is blind or illiterate and can only write a "x," the will must specify that the will was read to the testator and that he or she comprehended its contents, and then placed his or her "x" in front of both witnesses.
Any corrections, "crossing out," or other changes made to the will should be signed by the testator and the witnesses in the margin opposite or close by. It is advised that the testator ensures that neither the person receiving the gift under the will nor that person's spouse witnesses the will. Even though the law was changed to permit these people to receive the gift, it still imposes a burden of proof that could be challenging to meet when the court demands it. In these situations, the witness or his spouse will not receive the gift, but the will is still enforceable.
Who can I appoint as my Executor?
The individual designated in a will as the executor is in charge of managing your estate. You can appoint anyone to be your executor but no more than four persons. To ensure that someone is available to manage your inheritance in the event that one of the executors passes away before the testator or declines to act upon the testator's death, it is advised that at least two (2) executors be named.