Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
Notarizing a Will
I would like to confirm that in the State of California a WILL does not need to be notarized.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Notarizing a Will
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Re: Notarizing a Will
you are correct. notarized signatures are not required.