Attestation Clause


Definition of "Attestation clause"

DEBORAH RATCLIFF
  All Towne Realty Inc

Provision at the end of a document, such as a will, wherein the witnesses sign that the instrument has been executed before them. This may be useful involving transfers of real estate.


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