Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Georgia
In the state of Georgia, must witnesses (including notaries) to a Will reside in the same state as the testator?
Asked on 9/01/11, 7:07 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Glen Ashman
Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney
No.
Answered on 9/01/11, 9:27 am
No. However, the witnesses have to witness the person who made the will, called the testator, signing it. So if it is a friend or relative from out of town, I suggest that the witnesses and testator all make a trip to the notary public together and everyone sign in the presence of each other and the notary to avoid any potential problems.
Answered on 9/01/11, 11:58 am
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