What should all statutory wills contain?

Statutory wills must include spaces for signatures of witnesses and the drafter to ensure the document is legally valid and can be enforced. Valid execution generally requires that wills be signed in the presence of witnesses who will also sign the document, confirming its authenticity and the intent of the testator. This requirement is foundational to the probate process, as it establishes the will as a credible expression of the testator's wishes regarding asset distribution after death.

While detailed instructions on funeral arrangements, information about debts, and personal messages for heirs could hold importance for the testator or beneficiaries, these elements are not universally mandated in statutory wills. The primary legal requirement across jurisdictions focuses on the proper execution of the will, which is fulfilled through the inclusion of witness and drafter signatures.