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Last Will & Testament
 
I receive many requests to notarize a Last Will and Testament.  I do so with the understanding that the person requesting the notarization understands that I am a notary -- not an attorney.  Therefore:
 
  • I may not offer any advice.  I cannot tell you how to complete the document, if it is legally sufficient, what to do with it once it is signed, ... etc.

 

  • The Last Will and Testament must contain a notarial certificate (notary wording).  I may not choose what type of certificate to add to a Last Will and Testament.  A notary risks prosecution for the unauthorized practice of law by choosing what type of notarial act to perform.

 

  • If you require witnesses, you must provide the witnesses.  I do not provide witnesses.

 

  • Notarizing a Last Will and Testament does not "legalize" it, or make it "official".  If you need legal advice, you should consult with an attorney.

 

If you need legal advice, you can locate an attorney through the Colorado Bar Association website.  In the left-hand column you will see 'Find A Lawyer'.
 
Other sources of information:
 
Wills & Estate Planning (NOLO)
Information regarding wills, trusts, health care directives, power of attorney, and more.
 
 
"Power Of Attorney." Encyclopedia of Everyday Law. Ed. Shirelle Phelps. Gale Cengage, 2003. eNotes.com. 2006. 23 Mar, 2009