Section 2(1)(a) i-v No will shall be valid unless...

i. The Will is signed at the end by the Testator or by someone else in T's presence and by their direction.

ii. Such signature is made by T or is acknowledged by T or such other person (amanuensis) in the presence of at least 2 competent witnesses who are present at the same.

iii. Such witnesses attest and signs will in the presence of T and each other and if signed by someone else acting on behalf of T, also in their presence.

iv. If Will consists of more than 1 page, T or amanuensis must sign on every page of will, anywhere.

v. If T signs the Will by using a mark or if someone else signs the will on behalf of T, a Commissioner of Oaths must be present, and they must make a certificate which states that they are satisfied with the identity of T and that the will signed is the will of T. The certificate must then be attached to the will ASAP. If the will consists of more than one page the Commisioner of Oaths must sign every page excluding the page where the certificate appears, and they may sign anywhere on the page.

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