Presence of the testator

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Definition

A signing of a will within the sight of the testator. This implies that witnesses are present and that the testator is conscious and knows what he is signing.
Context: Used in Evidence Law

Examples

  • In legal contexts, “presence of the testator” refers to a signing of a will within the sight of the testator.

Term Information

Jurisdiction: Common law
Legal Areas: Evidence Law
Pronunciation: /presence-of-the-testator/
Etymology: Origin: English legal terminology
Related Terms:
testator present

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