Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Louisiana
If a document does not have 2 witnesses by each signature, is it still a legally binding document in Louisiana?
Asked on 5/07/15, 6:11 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Adam Lambert
The Law Office of Adam S. Lambert
It depends on whether two witnesses were required. For instance, a simple contract between two parties requires only the signatures of the parties themselves. No witnesses or notaries are required to make the contract valid. However, a notarial will (last will and testament) requires the signature of the person making the will, as well as two witnesses and a notary public. It just depends on what you are signing.
Answered on 5/19/15, 6:02 am