Attestion of a Will in Maryland

For a Will to be valid in Maryland, it must be signed by the person making the Will and two witnesses. Attestation is the act of witnesses in seeing that those things exist and are done which the statute requires.   It begins with the testator asking the witnesses,...

Why parents with minor children need a Will

According to the September 2014 issue of Money magazine, 61% of parents with minor children do not have a Will.  Without a Will, a judge will decide who will raise the minor children if both parents were to perish.  With a Will, the parents can name a guardian and an...

How to properly execute a Will in Maryland

For a Will to be valid in Maryland, it must be signed by the testator and then by two witnesses.  This process is known as attestation.  It begins with the testator asking a witness, either by words or by deeds, to sign the Will.  The witness then attests by observing...