Sec. 3. (a) This section applies to a will executed before, on, or after July 1, 2003. A will, other than a nuncupative will, must be executed by the signature of the testator and of at least two (2) witnesses on:
(1) a will under subsection (b);
(2) a self-proving clause under section 3.1(c) of this chapter; or
(3) a self-proving clause under section 3.1(d) of this chapter.
(b) A will may be attested as follows:
(1) The testator, in the presence of two (2) or more attesting witnesses, shall signify to the witnesses that the instrument is the testator's will and either:
(A) sign the will;
(B) acknowledge the testator's signature already made; or
(C) at the testator's direction and in the testator's presence have someone else sign the testator's name.
(2) The attesting witnesses must sign in the presence of the testator and each other.
An attestation or self-proving clause is not required under this subsection for a valid will.
(c) A will that is executed substantially in compliance with subsection (b) will not be rendered invalid by the existence of:
(1) an attestation or self-proving clause or other language; or
(2) additional signatures;
not required by subsection (b).
(d) A will executed in accordance with subsection (b) is self-proved if the witness signatures follow an attestation or self-proving clause or other declaration indicating in substance the facts set forth in section 3.1(c) or 3.1(d) of this chapter.
(e) This section shall be construed in favor of effectuating the testator's intent to make a valid will.
Formerly: Acts 1953, c.112, s.503; Acts 1975, P.L.288, SEC.4. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.132, SEC.2; P.L.273-1983, SEC.1; P.L.273-1985, SEC.1; P.L.262-1989, SEC.1; P.L.4-2003, SEC.1; P.L.176-2003, SEC.6.
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