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Tuesday 3 June 2014

Sample of Affidavit of Witness of Handwriting of Deceased

Sample of Affidavit of Witness of Handwriting of Deceased

IN THE HIGH COURT OF LAGOS STATE
(PROBATE REGISTRY)
AFFIDAVIT OF WITNESS ATTESTING TO HANDWRITING OF DECEASED
In the matter of ............................................................................................. (Deceased)
I, ................................................... of ....................................... make Oath and say:
That I know and was well acquainted with ........................................... late of ..................................... (address of deceased), who died on the ..................................... day of ................................ 20............. at ................................... for many years before (and down to) his death, and that during that time, I have frequently seen him write and sign his name, whereby I have become well-acquainted with his handwriting and signature and having now, with care and attention inspected the paper hereto annexed, purporting to be the last Will of the said ......................... beginning thus ................................ ending thus ........................... I say that I believe (the whole body and contents of the said Will, together with the signature of ........................ thereto, to be of the handwriting of the said ................................................. deceased.
           
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                    Deponent
Sworn to at the High Court Registry, Lagos.
Dated this ............. Day of ............... 20.....

BEFORE ME

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COMMISSIONER FOR OATHS






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