Asked by justin motley on May 11, 2024
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How effective is Adriana's signature in this situation?
A) It is not an effective attestation because she did not witness Kara sign the will.
B) It is effective.
C) It is effective only if Adriana had seen Kara's signature before and could identify the signature as Kara's.
D) It is effective only because a change to a will is involved which has less stringent requirements for the signature of a witness than that required for an original will.
E) It is ineffective only because Kara's attempted change is ineffective.
Attestation
The act of witnessing a document or event and then signing it to confirm its authenticity.
Effective
Producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect; fully operational or functional.
- Understand the validity and constraints of revisions to a will, covering informal changes.
- Grasp the basis for challenging a will, including undue influence and lack of witness attestation.
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Rachelle McgeeMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Adriana's signature is not an effective attestation because she did not witness Kara sign the will, which is typically a requirement for a valid witness signature in the context of will execution.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the validity and constraints of revisions to a will, covering informal changes.
- Grasp the basis for challenging a will, including undue influence and lack of witness attestation.