A executed a will with B, C & D as witnesses. At the time of the subscription by A, C & D on each and every page of the will, B was outside the room with an open door. Is the will valid?

• A. The will is void because it was not subscribed in his presence.
• B. The will is valid because the phrase in the presence does not mean actual seeing but mere opportunity to have witnessed and seen the signing.
• C. The will is valid because there is substantial compliance with the law.
• D. The will is void because it requires the presence of the witnesses to prevent fraud, in the execution of the will and to protect the integrity of the will.