wills and contracts. That clause wherein the witnesses certify that the instrument has been executed before them, and the manner of the execution of the same. The usual attestation clause to a will, is in the following formula, to wit: Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above named A B, as and for his last will and testament, in the presence of us, who have hereunto … [Read more...]

The work that an attorney and law office has written down or stored in the preparation of a client's case or other legal matter. Such work product is confidential and privileged; it cannot be demanded to be brought into court as evidence by the adverse party. … [Read more...]

The act of witnessing or signing a will, attesting that it is the will of the maker. … [Read more...]

A legal rule which protects the work materials prepared by a lawyer for a lawsuit from disclosure and view of the adversary during discovery or trial. … [Read more...]

One who, upon being required by the parties to an instrument, signs his name to it to prove it, and for the purpose of identification. 2. The witness must be desired by the parties to attest it, for unless this be done, he will not be an attesting witness, although he may have seen the parties execute it. … [Read more...]