Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
A notarized signature on a quit claim deed needs to witnesses. Can the witnesses be relatives of the person whose signature is being notarized?
Asked on 8/24/16, 1:22 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lucreita Becude
Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.
never have relatives as witnesses to important documents. There is always the possibility of challenge for "undue influence". I suggest you take the doc with the person to the bank they trade at so that they can properly execute.
Answered on 8/25/16, 6:58 am