Tom left his entire estate to his wife in his will. Tom signed the will with his signature in the presence of his two fourteen-year-old grandchildren, Siya and Della. Tom asked them to sign the document. Not realising that they were witnessing a will, Siya signed with his initials and Della made an ‘X’ as a joke, in the presence of the testator.
This will is invalid for the following reason:

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Tom left his entire estate to his wife in his will. Tom signed the will with his signature in the presence of his two fourteen-year-old grandchildren, Siya and Della. Tom asked them to sign the document. Not realising that they were witnessing a will, Siya signed with his initials and Della made an ‘X’ as a joke, in the presence of the testator.

This will is invalid for the following reason:

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The witnesses were
unaware that they were witnessing a will.

Answer

Della signed with a mark.

Answer

A commissioner of
oaths did not attach a certificate.

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Siya and Della were
not competent to be witnesses.

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