Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
Can a relative notarize a will in which he is a recipient
Asked on 9/02/13, 11:54 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Arnold Nager
Arnold H. Nager, Esquire
No. It will invalidate the bequest. Spend the $3 and have another notary do it.
Answered on 9/02/13, 1:35 pm
Juliet Gavriel
The Law offices of Juliet Gavriel, Esq
It would be prudent to have someone else notarize it to avoid any problems of proper execution of the will.
Answered on 9/03/13, 6:19 am