Legal Definitions - wills: signature requirement

For a will to be considered valid, it must be signed by the person making the will. The signature can appear at the end of the document or anywhere on the document, depending on the laws of the state.

Example 1: John writes his will and signs it at the bottom of the page. This meets the signature requirement in states that require the signature to appear at the end of the document.

Example 2: Sarah writes her will and signs it in the middle of the page. This meets the signature requirement in states that allow the signature to appear anywhere on the document.

These examples illustrate that the signature requirement for wills can vary depending on the state. However, regardless of where the signature appears, it is necessary for the will to be considered valid.