required to be notarized in Florida?
[^Page Top] A: No….But you can get a will notarized. It’s called a “self-proving” will. Why would you want to? Making a will self-proving shortens and simplifies the steps of probate. There are four conditions to notarizing a will. They are: 1) The document signer must be present and competent to execute the document, 2) The signer must be personally known to the notary or able to produce appropriate identification, 3) there must be two witnesses, and, 4) The document must have the proper notarial certificate. The process involves the testator taking a sworn oath (jurat) and two (2) witnesses, stating that they signed the will in the presence of the testator and each other. Due to serious legal problems that can result from an incorrectly notorized will, you should seek a competent notary and have the will drawn up by an attorney. If you have any notarial questions, call. We will answer any notarial questions we can. We are not attorney’s so we can’t answer your legal questions. Seek
