Does a Living Trust Need to Be Notarized?
A living trust is a legal document that passes your estate to your heirs and beneficiaries. Living trusts avoid the necessity of a probate action by the courts. Probates can be expensive and time-consuming.
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What Does the Law Say?
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The law does not require notarization of a living trust. A living trust is legal in most states without the signature and seal of a notary but it is prudent to have a living trust notarized. Some jurisdictions may require notarization of trust documents.
What is the Benefit of Notarizing?
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A notarized living trust will overcome challenges to the authenticity of signatures on the trust documents. The notary signature and seal declare the document and signatures to be genuine.
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Witnesses
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Witnesses lend credibility to any legal document signing. Two witnesses are usually sufficient. Witnesses must be present at the time documents are signed.
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