How can a Notary Assist in Estate Planning
A notary public verifies the identity of signers and witnesses the signing of legal documents during estate planning. This helps prevent fraud and ensures that documents are legally binding.
What does a notary do?
- Confirms the identity of the people signing the documents
- Ensures that the signatures are genuine
- Affixes a seal or stamp to authenticate the document
Why is notarization important?
- Notarization adds an extra layer of security and trustworthiness to estate planning documents
- It helps reduce the possibility of fraud
- It ensures that court proceedings won’t question the document’s authenticity
How can I get documents notarized?
- Contact us at Notary Public Dallas to notarize your documents
- Some states have relaxed the requirement that witnesses and notaries must be physically present to watch someone sign documents
What does a notary not do?
- A notary doesn’t give legal advice or assess the contents of the document
- A notary doesn’t create legal documents
