Attestation Clause

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That clause wherein the witnesses certify that the instrument has been executed before them, and the manner of the execution of the same.

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That clause wherein the witnesses certify that the instrument has been executed before them, and the manner of the execution of the same.

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The legend or clause that relates the circumstances surrounding the signing of an instrument. It usually precedes the signature of the attesting witnesses. For example, if Robert Niles were testator, the attestation clause in his will might read: “Signed, sealed, published and declared by Robert Niles, the above named testator, as and for his Last Will and Testament in our presence, and we, at his request, in his presence and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses this 5th day of September in the year 19 ” The wording of an attestation clause may be simply: “In the presence of”. See also testimonium clause in this U.S. legal Encyclopedia.

(Revised by Ann De Vries)

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