That, unless a life estate simply is intended, words of inheritance (heirs) should be coupled with devisee’s name;
That, in most of the states, three witnesses are required. They should be wholly disinterested, so far as having no personal interest in the will; they should see the testator sign, and should each attach his signature in testator’s presence, and in presence of the others;
That it is well for the testator to name an executor, although this is not required, since in the absence of such directions the Court will appoint an administrator.
OUTLINE OF FORM.
I ⸺ ⸺ of ⸺ ⸺ being of sound mind, hereby make and declare this to be my last will and testament. I give, devise and bequeath my estate and property, real and personal as follows:
[Then follow disposition of property and appointment of executor.]
In witness whereof I have signed, sealed, published and declared this instrument to be my last will and testament, at ⸺ this ⸺ day of ⸺.
⸺ ⸺ [SEAL]
The witnesses then add:
The said ⸺ ⸺ on said ⸺ day of ⸺ signed, published and declared the above as his last will and testament; and we, at his request, and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.