# 20 Pa.C.S. § 2502: Form and execution of a will

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C25_S2502

## Section

- **Citation:** 20 Pa.C.S. § 2502
- **Heading:** Form and execution of a will
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 25 / Section 2502

## Text

Every will shall be in writing and shall be signed by the testator at the end thereof, subject to the following rules and exceptions:

(1) Words following signature.--The presence of any writing after the signature to a will, whether written before or after its execution, shall not invalidate that which precedes the signature.

(2) Signature by mark.--If the testator is unable to sign his name for any reason, a will to which he makes his mark and to which his name is subscribed before or after he makes his mark shall be as valid as though he had signed his name thereto: Provided, That he makes his mark in the presence of two witnesses who sign their names to the will in his presence.

(3) Signature by another.--If the testator is unable to sign his name or to make his mark for any reason, a will to which his name is subscribed in his presence and by his express direction shall be as valid as though he had signed his name thereto: Provided, That he declares the instrument to be his will in the presence of two witnesses who sign their names to it in his presence. (Dec. 10, 1974, P.L.867, No.293, eff. imd.; Dec. 1, 1994, P.L.655, No.102, eff. 60 days) 1994 Amendment. Act 102 amended the intro. par. and par.

(2). Cross References. Section 2502 is referred to in sections 2504.1, 3132.1, 3154 of this title.

## Nearby sections

- [20 Pa.C.S. § 2501 Who may make a will.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C25_S2501.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 2502 Form and execution of a will.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C25_S2502.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 2503 Nuncupative wills (Repealed).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C25_S2503.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 2504 Witnesses (Repealed).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C25_S2504.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 2504.1 Validity of execution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C25_S2504.1.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 2505 Revocation of a will.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C25_S2505.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 2506 Revival of revoked or invalid will.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C25_S2506.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 2507 Modification by circumstances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C25_S2507.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 2508 Change by election of surviving spouse (Repealed).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C25_S2508.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 2509 Forfeiture of right of election (Repealed).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C25_S2509.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 2510 How election made (Repealed).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C25_S2510.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 2511 Time for making election (Repealed).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C25_S2511.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 2512 Failure to make an election (Repealed).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C25_S2512.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 2513 Grantee or lienholder (Repealed).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C25_S2513.md)

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