Lathan served as a witness to Samuel's will, but died before Samuel. When Samuel's will is probated, proof of Lathan's handwriting is necessary unless there are enough other witnesses to meet the statutory requirements without Lathan .

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When a witness to a will dies before the testator (the person who made the will), proof of that witness's handwriting may be necessary to probate the will, unless there are enough surviving witnesses to meet the statutory requirements for validating the will without needing to verify the deceased witness's signature.

Lathan Served as a Witness to Samuel's Will, but Died