Do you have to get a Will notarized?
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Do you have to get a Will notarized?
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Asked on August 12, 2018 under Estate Planning, New York
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
A Will need only be witnessed, not notarized. That having been said, if you have a "self-proving affidavit" that must be notarized. This affidavit does away with the need to locate the witnesses when the Will is entered into probate. It's a good idea to have one as it will expedite matters if the witnesses do in fact have to be tracked down.
Here are links to articles that will explain further:
https://law.freeadvice.com/estate_planning/wills/making-your-will-official.htm
https://law.freeadvice.com/estate_planning/wills/self-proving-will.htm
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