What is a self-proving affidavit in relation to a last Will and Testament?
Full Question:
Answer:
Maryland doesn't require that an attorney prepare a will. The reference to an attorney may be deleted.
The following are Maryland statutes:
§ 5-303 EST. & TRUSTS Assumption of due execution of will.
The register shall assume due execution of the will:
(1) If the will appears to have been duly executed and contains a
recital by attesting witnesses of facts constituting due execution; or
(2) If it does not so appear, or if the will does not contain that
recital, then upon the verified statement of a person with personal
knowledge of the circumstances of execution whether or not the person was
in fact an attesting witness.
(An. Code 1957, art. 93, § 5-303; 1974, ch. 11, § 2.)
§ 4-102 EST. & TRUSTS General requirements of wills.
Except as provided in §§ 4-103 and
4-104, every will shall be (1) in writing, (2) signed
by the testator, or by some other person for him, in his presence and by
his express direction, and (3) attested and signed by two or more
credible witnesses in the presence of the testator.
