If a document does not have 2 witnesses by each signature, is it still a legally binding document in Louisiana?

Question

If a document does not have 2 witnesses by each signature, is it still a legally binding document in Louisiana?

Answer

It depends on whether two witnesses were required. For instance, a simple contract between two parties requires only the signatures of the parties themselves. No witnesses or notaries are required to make the contract valid. However, a notarial will (last will and testament) requires the signature of the person making the will, as well as two witnesses and a notary public. It just depends on what you are signing.