What is a witness?
A witness is an individual who is present for the signing of a contract and can confirm that the signatures are valid. The last will and testament is an example of a legal document which requires a witness, sometimes multiple witnesses, to confirm that the signatures have taken place and are valid. A witness provides more credibility to the document in case it is ever challenged in court. For example, an executor may ask beneficiaries to approve the final accounting of their estate settlement duties and having a witness to this agreement can add credibility.
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