What does Florida law require for a valid will?
A Florida will must be in writing, signed at the end by the testator, and signed or acknowledged before two witnesses who sign in front of the testator and each other.
Under section 732.502, Florida Statutes, a will must be in writing and signed at the end by the testator, or by another person in the testator's presence and at the testator's direction.
The testator must sign or acknowledge the will in the presence of at least two attesting witnesses, and those witnesses must sign in the presence of the testator and of each other. A codicil requires the same formalities as a will.
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