Can a witness sign an affidavit later to verify a will? | NC

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Q: Can a witness sign an affidavit later to verify a will after the person has passed away? A: Usually, no — not if the goal is to turn the will into a self-proved will after death. That kind of affidavit normally requires the person who made the will and the witnesses to appear together before a notary while that person is still alive. After death, a witness can still help prove the will for…