Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Michigan

I have only a "copy" of my fathers UNSIGNED but NOTARIZED will. I believe it was changed illegally. My step-sister I believe is in possession of my dad's original will. It appears to have been changed from what I was told. My question is how and/or why could a notarized copy of the will even exist? This would mean that the will was notarized BEFORE there was a signature!


Asked on 9/19/10, 4:15 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Tatone John R. Tatone & Associates PLC

You are correct, the will should not have been notarized and left unsigned. The notary that signed it has a lot of explaining to do. All notaries are required to have insurance for improper activity, so you may have a claim against the insurance company. I would need more information to advise you how to proceed in probate court. It may be in your best interest to proceed as though there is no will and deal with these issues as they arise. Please contact me to dicuss in more detail @ 888-988-5297 or www.johntatone.com

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Answered on 9/24/10, 11:33 am


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