Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Iowa

Attorney illegaly notorized will

What action can be taken against an attorney who notarized the will that she prepared and later became attorney of record on when the woman died? The attorney went to the nursing home and physically forced the woman to sign her name. She lied in court to cover the action up but the truth came out. A notary complaint was filed. As a result she lost her notary commission in Iowa. She notarized another document that she prepared to remove the executor from the husband�s estate. She lied on the witness stand pertaining to her actions at the nursing home. Under cross examination she told the truth. But at this point her actions as attorney in the probate issue have not been stopped. 3 beneficiaries and the falsely removed executor are fighting pro-se. The estate is valued between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The court refuses to allow another attorney to assist the pro-se individuals. Another attorney in the same law firm lost his notary commission on the same estate. Thanks, Don


Asked on 6/02/08, 3:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Moens Moens Law Offices, Chartered

Re: Attorney illegaly notorized will

If she lied in court, and the court was aware of it, you will not need to worry about what action can be taken. If you were financially damaged by her actions, you need to contact an attorney to assist you in filing suit against this attorney.

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Answered on 6/03/08, 9:20 am


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