Only one signature?

[spklav97]

What is the name of your state? Alabama
A will was prepared by the person themselves. It was notarized with only 1 witness. Is this will not valid? If so, what are the steps you should take after the person has passed to uphold the will.

 

[JETX]

A will was prepared by the person themselves. It was notarized with only 1 witness. Is this will not valid?

In your state, that will would NOT be valid. Your state requires TWO witnesses for a valid will.

Code of Alabama:
Section 43-8-131
Execution and signature of will; witnesses.
Except as provided within section 43-8-135, every will shall be in writing signed by the testator or in the testator's name by some other person in the testator's presence and by his direction, and shall be signed by at least two persons each of whom witnessed either the signing or the testator's acknowledgment of the signature or of the will.

If so, what are the steps you should take after the person has passed to uphold the will.

You can't make a will valid when it isn't.