Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
notary public
If a legitimate notary public signs and seals the signatures of a will does it have to stamped by a court in order to be legal??
Asked on 11/29/06, 8:42 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
Re: notary public
Court approval is not required for a valid will.
Answered on 11/29/06, 9:36 pm
Frank J. Pyle
Probate Attorney Throughout Florida
Re: notary public
Don't pay any attention to David Slater. His answers are universally simplistic and often lead to a misunderstanding of the law. A will is never used until a person dies. At that time, in order to be effective, it must be admitted by the circuit court judge to probate as the decedent's last will and testament. The notarization, if done correctly, only avoids the need for a witness to go to the clerk of court's office to sign an Oath Of Witness.
Answered on 11/29/06, 11:15 pm
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