Updated January 09, 2023
A Hawaii self-proving affidavit is used by a testator (the creator of a last will and testament) to provide additional confirmation concerning the validity of their will. What typically occurs after a testator dies is that their last will and testament is presented to the probate court. Court officials would then determine whether or not the will is valid by assessing the testimonies of the testator’s witnesses. However, through the incorporation of a self-proving affidavit, the probate court can determine with great certainty that the signatures on the will are authentic thus eliminating the necessity of the witnesses’ verbal testimonies.
Laws
- Statute – § 560:2-504
- Signing Requirements– Two (2) witnesses and a notary public.
How to Write
Step 1 – Download in Adobe PDF, MS Word (.docx), or OpenDocument.
Step 2 – Enter the Name of the Testator in the first field. Use the next three (3) spaces to specify the Date (Day, Month, Year). The Testator must then provide their Signature above the signature field (the Signature must be given in the presence of the two (2) Witnesses and the Notary Public).
Step 3 – Enter the Names of the Witnesses in the next two (2) fields. The Witnesses must then Sign using the two (2) signature fields.
Step 4 – Next, the Notary Public must enter the State and County where the Affidavit is being completed. The Notary must then provide the Testator’s Name, the Names of the Witnesses, and the Date (Day, Month, Year).
Step 5 – The Notary will finalize the Affidavit by supplying their Signature, Official Capacity of Officer (their title), and Notarial Seal.
