What is a characteristic of a valid will signature?

A valid will signature must reflect the testator's intent to create a will, and it is recognized that placing the signature at the end of the document is one way to demonstrate this intent. The law does not mandate that the signature be at the very end, as long as the testator's intent is apparent from the overall context of the will. Courts are often willing to uphold a will if it can be shown that the signature, regardless of its placement, clearly indicates the testator's intentions to authenticate the document.

Legibility and the use of ink are not strict legal requirements for a signature to be valid, nor is there a necessity for the date to be included within a will, as the will itself can still be valid without this detail. Similarly, requiring a lawyer to witness the signing of the will is not a standard requirement under many jurisdictions and is more often dependent on the laws governing the execution of wills in that area.