Who cannot serve as a witness on a Florida will?

In Florida, the law prohibits certain individuals from serving as witnesses to a will to prevent any potential conflicts of interest that could arise during the probate process. An executor or the spouse of the executor cannot serve as a witness on a will because it creates a situation where the executor may have a vested interest in the will's contents and outcomes. This rule is designed to uphold the integrity of the will's execution and ensure that witnesses are impartial parties.

On the other hand, a close family friend, any family member who is not the executor or their spouse, and a legal representative are generally permitted to act as witnesses because their involvement does not typically create a conflict of interest in the same way. They can provide an unbiased testimony regarding the testator's intentions, thus reinforcing the validity of the will during probate.