Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Effect of Notarization upon a will in CA...

What is the impact of a ''notarization'' of a will? and, Is it legal for a layperson to assist another in preparing a will (pre-formatted) or to prepare if or them?


Asked on 9/15/05, 3:09 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Michael Olden Law Offices of Michael A. Olden

Re: Effect of Notarization upon a will in CA...

notorization is not necessary for a willl but i am curious as to why you are asking the question, do you really want to know techacalities of preparation for a will for yourself or are you questioning someone eleses will -- either way you should see an attorney who is expert in estate planning and give him/her all, i mean all of the facts and you will get a complete and correct answer -- your question is too amorphous to answer the real question you are asking in my opinion

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Answered on 9/15/05, 3:42 pm
Carl Starrett Law Offices of Carl H. Starrett II

Re: Effect of Notarization upon a will in CA...

Wills do not need to be notarized, but notarization does provide evidence of the the identity of who is signing the will. Technically, a layperson cannot assist because this would technically be the unauthorized practice of law. You can download a free statutory will from the website for the California State Bar.

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Answered on 9/15/05, 3:51 pm


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