Sometimes it’s easy for an estate planning attorney to forget that signing a will can be a complicated process. We supervise people signing their will frequently. But, all too often, wills are not executed with the proper formalities. A recent story of a case in Minneapolis reminds us of that. In Minnesota, as in many states, two witnesses are required. They must see the testator sign in their presence and in the presence of each other. In the case, the client had her will notarized and … [Read more...] about Formalities Matter
