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Witnesses, Generally
Each state, except Pennsylvania*, requires at least two subscribing witnesses to the execution of every Will.
Witnesses are used to show that the testator was of legal age, possessed the required testamentary capacity, executed the Will freely, and had full knowledge of the instructions made by the Will.
See Also:
Disinterested Witnesses, States Requiring; Self-Proving Affidavit; Witnesses, Eligibility
*Although Pennsylvania does not require witnesses for personally executed Wills, witnessed Wills create a presumption that the testator had the required testamentary capacity at the time of execution.