A subscribing witness is a person who observes the execution of a document and affixes their signature to the document as evidence of doing so.
The specific requirements for a subscribing witness vary depending on a document’s type and jurisdiction. However, key points to consider are:
More than one witness may be required.
Witnesses should be neutral parties (i.e., they should not have a direct interest in the document).
Witnesses may need to testify in court if the document’s validity is ever challenged.
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