Attestation in United Kingdom

Definition of Attestation

In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Attestation :

The signature of witnesses to the making of a will or *deed. Under the Wills Act 1837 as amended the testator must acknowledge his signature (See acknowledgment) in the presence of two witnesses who must each sign (attest) at the same time in the testator’s presence. The signature of each party to a deed must be attested by one witness.