Missing Signature Invalidates Will

The Will of a Minneapolis man was declared invalidated because it was missing his signature.  This article tells a tragic story of what can happen if a person does not follow the statutory requirements of their state for drafting a valid Will.  In this case the man had a handwritten notarized Will that still needed one more witness signature.  Under Minnesota law a valid Will must be witnessed and signed by two people.  Tragic cases like this are the reason why people should consult with a competent estate planning attorney when creating a valid Will.  It is extremely important to make sure things are done in compliance with State statute if a person wants to have their wishes followed. 

See Liz Collin, Missing A Signature; Minneapolis Man’s Last Will Invalidated, CBS Minnesota, September 22, 2015.