Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
Notorizing a will.
Is it a good idea to have a will
notorized? Is there a reason not to have
it notorized?
Asked on 1/25/07, 6:02 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jennifer Sawday
Tredway, Lumsdaine & Doyle LLP
Re: Notorizing a will.
Wills are not required to be notarized in California. To properly execute a typewritten will, it must be properly witnessed by at least two witnesses.
A handwritten will, also called a holographic will, is written in the testator's handwriting, signed and dated. It does not need to be witnessed.
For more information about wills, review California Probate Code Section or click on this link for a will form from the California State Bar.
http://calbar.ca.gov/calbar/pdfs/publications/Will-Form.pdf
Answered on 1/25/07, 11:33 pm
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