What requirement is NOT necessary for a will to be considered legal?

A legal will generally must meet certain requirements to be considered valid. Among these requirements is that it must be signed by the testator (the person making the will) and that it often needs to be witnessed, depending on the state laws in place. In jurisdictions that recognize holographic wills—those that are handwritten and signed by the testator without the need for witnesses—there is no requirement for witnesses to be present at the time of signing. Therefore, the assertion that witnesses must be present is not universally true and can vary based on local laws regarding holographic wills.

In contrast, the other options highlight conditions often required for a will to be legally binding. For instance, the necessity that witnesses cannot be heirs is often mandated to avoid conflicts of interest, and having the will signed by at least two witnesses is a common expectation in many states to provide an additional layer of validity. Similarly, including the date on the will assists in affirming its relevancy and ensuring clarity regarding when the will was executed. Thus, while some elements may vary by state, requiring witnesses in the context of holographic wills is not a strict necessity, making the first option the correct choice regarding what is not necessary for a will to be considered legal.