Which of the following is NOT a legal requirement for a will to be considered valid?

A will must meet specific legal requirements to be considered valid, and one of those requirements does not include being executed in front of a judge. The correct answer is therefore that the will does not need to be executed in front of a judge.

Typically, a will must be signed by the testator, who is required to be of legal age, and must also reflect that the testator possesses the requisite mental capacity, meaning they understand the nature of making a will, the extent of their estate, and the implications of making such a document. Furthermore, the execution of the will must adhere to certain formalities, such as being signed in the presence of witnesses, depending on the state law.

By understanding that a will can be validly executed without the presence of a judge, we can see that option B describes a condition that is not universally required for the validity of a will, highlighting the importance of knowing the specific execution requirements that are mandated by state law.