Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Last will legalization

What is the name of your state? California.

I've bought a last will from thewillexpet.com. It is recommended on the form to sign the will in the presence of two witnesses. I do not have such witnesses and I would prefer my will to be notarized.

My question is: If I will sign the will in the presence of notary and have the will notarized, do I still need another two witnesses to sign my will to make it legal?

Thank you in advance for your advise.


Asked on 4/20/06, 7:40 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Ken Koenen Koenen & Tokunaga, P.C.

Re: Last will legalization

A notary should never notarize a will. California statute requires 2 witnesses who are not named beneficiaries or possible heirs. Notarized signatures are not valid to perfect a will.

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Answered on 4/21/06, 12:49 pm
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Last will legalization

The will must be executed before two disinterested witnesses who then must sign it. They are not required to read the will as long as you tell them it's your will that they're signing.

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Answered on 4/20/06, 10:25 pm


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