Drafting a WILL and Signatories

[Yog]

Hello members of LegalBeagles,
I have recently joined the Forum and impressed with the vast amount of Day to Day financial an Will planning advise given.

I am in the process of self drafting my Will and would appreciate advise on the following please:

1. Does the Will have to be signed in Blue or Black Ballpen, Ink or Gel?
2. Do all pages need to be Initialled by the Testator and 2 Witnesses?
3. Do the Witnesses need to read the Will, I have read on the Gazette briefings that Witnesses are not supposed to read all pages of the Will…
If that is the case then can I cover the contents of each page and only expose the bottom of the pages for their and my Initials?
4. Also should a Will be completed before application for any LPA?

Thankyou appreciate any guidance.

[ostell]

1. Sign it in blood if you like

3, The witnesses are witness only to the signature of the testator, not to the content of the will.

[EnglandPi]

If a beneficiary witnesses the will they cannot benefit from it.