How does a Will become “self-proving”?
A Will can be made self-proving at the time of its execution. This can save valuable time, as well as the expense of locating a witness and obtaining their oath after death. To establish a Will as self-proving the named “Testator/Testatrix” (i.e. The person executing their Will) must acknowledge the Will before an officer authorized to administer oaths; the witnesses must make affidavits before the officer; and the officer must then verify the acknowledgement and affidavits by attaching a certificate to the will as prescribed by Florida law.
