Which statement correctly describes the Line of Sight Test for will execution?

• A. The line of sight test requires the witnesses and testator to actually see one another sign the document.
• B. The testator's knowledge alone suffices, no sight needed.
• C. Only the witnesses must see each other sign.
• D. Sight is irrelevant under this test.

Answer: (A)

The Line of Sight Test checks that the signing happens in the presence of the witnesses with everyone able to observe the act. Specifically, it requires that the witnesses and the testator actually see one another sign the document, so the signing is a visible, conscious act witnessed by those who will attest to it. This mutual visibility helps prove that the testator knowingly signed and that the witnesses observed the signing as it occurred, reducing the chance of fraud or hidden substitutions. If only the testator’s knowledge mattered, or if only the witnesses watching each other sign were required, there would be less assurance that the signing happened openly and properly. Sight being essential ensures an observable, verifiable signing process.