Attestation clause
Definition
A clause at the end of a document, in particular a will, which sets forth the legal requirements the document must satisfy, states that those requirements have been met, and is signed by one or more witnesses. An attestation clause strengthens the presumption that the requirements have been met.
Illustrative caselaw
See, e.g. Keely v. Moore, 196 U.S. 38 (1904).
See also
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary
A provision at the end of a will or other legal document that sets out the legal requirements of the document and states that those requirements have been met. By signing the attestation clause, a person is stating and confirming that everything within the clause is true.
Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.
August 19, 2010, 5:11 pm
