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conscious-presence test
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A quick definition of conscious-presence test:
Conscious-Presence Test: A way to check if someone making a will is aware of the presence of a witness, even if they can't see them. If the person making the will can sense the witness is there, then the witness is considered present. This is also called conscious presence.
A more thorough explanation:
The conscious-presence test is a way to determine if a person making a will is in the presence of a witness. If the testator can sense the presence of the witness, even if they cannot see them, then the witness is considered present.
For example, if a person is making a will and a witness is standing behind a curtain, but the testator can sense that someone is there, then the witness is considered present according to the conscious-presence test.
This test is important because witnesses must be present when a will is signed in order for it to be considered valid. The conscious-presence test helps to ensure that witnesses are truly present, even if they are not visible to the testator.