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January 5, 2026

# How do I sign my will?

## There is a simple but specific process for validly signing a will.

The procedure for signing a will and having it witnessed typically follows these steps:

1\. Enter all desired assets, beneficiaries and allocations into your Covet Vault.

- View your will (see How do I view and print my estate plan documents?) and review it thoroughly.
- Print your will

2\. **Gather Witnesses**

- Most jurisdictions require two witnesses.
- Witnesses should be adults and generally disinterested parties (not beneficiaries or spouses of beneficiaries).

3\. **Signing the Will**

- The testator (the person making the will and/or gifting assets) must sign the will in the presence of the witnesses.
- If the testator is unable to sign, they can direct someone else to sign on their behalf in their presence and at their direction.

4\. **Witnesses Sign**

- Each witness must watch the testator sign the will or acknowledge the signature if already signed.
- The witnesses then sign the will in the presence of the testator and each other.
- Be sure witnesses include their address and phone number so they can be reached later to attest the validity of your signature.

5\. **Date the Will**

- The date of signing should be included on the will to establish when it was executed.

6\. **Notarization (Usually Optional but Recommended)**

- Some states recommend or require notarization to add an extra layer of authenticity.
- The notary public will typically require the testator and witnesses to provide identification.

 See also article titled: "[What types of estate planning documents can I create in Covet?](https://help.covet.life/covet-knowledge/what-types-of-estate-planning-documents-can-i-create-in-covet?hsLang=en-us)"

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