In a message dated 12/9/2007 5:25:08 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, rlmlfm@aol.com writes: I don't know if anyone can help me out or not with this question, but it's worth a try.? Could an heir to an estate be a?witness the the inventory of the deceased person's estate?? In other words, if my ancestor, John Doe, dies without a will, can John Doe's son sign as a witness on?the inventory of his father's estate? I've known it to happen, and have been challenged for the example by others (can't remember; too many records in my files) but it wasn't "usual". I wouldn't discount it as a possibility, but keep looking for other evidence. Cathy Marin Co., CA **************************************Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001)