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presence-of-the-testator rule

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A quick definition of presence-of-the-testator rule:

The presence-of-the-testator rule is a principle that says the person making a will must see or sense that the witnesses are signing the will. Some places are not strict about this rule, and some places have gotten rid of it altogether.

A more thorough explanation:

The presence-of-the-testator rule is a principle that states that a person making a will (testator) must be aware that witnesses are signing the will. This awareness can be through sight or any other sense.

For example, if a testator is blind, they may be aware of the witnesses signing the will through touch or sound. However, if the testator is not aware of the witnesses signing the will, the will may be considered invalid.

Many jurisdictions interpret this requirement liberally, meaning that they may allow for alternative ways for the testator to be aware of the witnesses signing the will. However, the Uniform Probate Code has dispensed with this requirement altogether.

Overall, the presence-of-the-testator rule is an important principle in ensuring that a will is valid and that the testator is aware of the contents of their will.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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