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How do I sign my Will?

Making sure your Will is signed correctly is the last step in the Will writing process, and is the important part - without it, your Will isn't considered valid. We've created a quick checklist to take all the guesswork out for you, so you know the last document you'll ever need is up to scratch.

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Your Will is only legally enforceable when it has been correctly signed and witnessed. We've created this quick checklist for you to follow, taking all the guesswork out of the process so you can rest easy knowing your legacy is secure.

1. Print out your Will

Before you start signing, you should print out your Will and read it back to front to make sure all your information and wishes are correctly recorded how you want them to be.

Make sure you understand everything - if you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with us, or an independent legal adviser.

2. Find two people to act as your witnesses

Once you have read, understood, and are happy with the state of your Will, you'll need two witnesses to watch you sign the document, and then sign it themselves.

These witness cannot be:

While these requirements aren't required in all jurisdictions, our legal experts recommend making sure your witnesses are as impartial as possible. For further information, see our guidance notes.

3. Sign your Will in the presence of your witnesses

Using blue or black pen, proceed to sign every page of your Will. Make sure the numbers on the pages are in order and complete, so that you don't sign an incomplete Will.

You should state (out loud) in front of your witnesses that you have read and understood the Will, and that you intend it to be binding as a legally valid Will.

After watching you sign the Will, both witnesses should sign each page of the Will too, using the same pen.

4. Keep your Will somewhere safe

After you've all signed the document, make sure to store your Will someplace safe, and let a trusted family member or your Executor know where it is and how to access it.

Safewill's platform allows you to securely store a digital copy of your signed Will and notify your Executor that your Will is stored with us, providing the peace of mind that your Will can always be located and accessed by those who need it, no matter what.

Make your Will online today and know you're protected when the time comes.


Last updated 01st April 2024
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