Witness Requirements for UK Wills: Who Can (and Can't) Witness

<pThe witnessing of your will is one of the most critical legal formalities you'll need to get right. Under the <strongWills Act 1837</strong, improper witnessing can render your entire will invalid—meaning your estate would pass under intestacy rules as if you had no will at all. Understanding exactly who can witness, what they need to do, and what pitfalls to avoid is essential.</p <h2The Basic Legal Requirements</h2 <pFor a will to be valid in England and Wales, it must be:</p <ol <li<stro...