A executed a 5-page notarial will before a notary public and three witnesses. All of them signed each and every page of the will. One of the witnesses was B, the father of one of the legatees to the will. What is the effect of B being a witness to the will?
A)The will is invalidated.
B)The will is valid and effective.
C)The legacy given to B's child is not valid.
D)The will is valid and the legacy will be given to B's child because a will is the voice of the testator even after death.

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The presence of B, a witness who is an interested party due to being the father of one of the legatees, does not invalidate the will itself but does affect the validity of the legacy given to B's child. This is based on the principle that a witness to a will should have no direct interest in the will to avoid any potential conflict of interest or undue influence.

A Executed a 5-Page Notarial Will Before a Notary Public