Can the spouse of a grandson sign and witness a Will or health care directive of the grandfather?
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Can the spouse of a grandson sign and witness a Will or health care directive of the grandfather?
Asked on March 8, 2012 under Estate Planning, Delaware
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
It is hard to give guidance here without reading the Will. Generally speaking, only those that are disinterested parties to the Will should witness its execution. So if the grandson is inheriting then it may not be a good idea for his spouse to be a witness. As for the helth care directive, that is less of an issue. Good luck.
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