What is a Self-proved Affidavit?
A Self-proved Affidavit is a supplemental document signed in the presence of a notary public by the Will maker and the witnesses to the Will immediately after the Will itself has been signed, which contains substantially the following provisions: I, …………….., the testator, sign my name to this instrument this …….. day of …………….., and being first duly sworn, do hereby declare to the undersigned authority • that I sign and execute this instrument as my will and • that I sign it willingly (or willingly direct another to sign for me), • that I execute it as my free and voluntary act for the purposes therein expressed, and • that I am 18 years of age or older, of sound mind, and under no constraint or undue influence. We, …………….., …………….., the witnesses, sign our names to this instrument, being first duly sworn, and do hereby declare to the undersigned authority • that the testator signs and executes this instrument as the testator’s will and • tha
