What happens if a will is not notarized?
What happens if a will is not notarized? Assistant at Law Assistant at Parklin Law A will is a set of legal documents that allows you to give your property to another person after you pass away. When you sign a will, it must be notarized by a notary public. A notarized will is a legal instrument, and if it's not properly signed, it's legally invalid. If this happens, your estate will be distributed according to state laws. In some states, the default laws are very strict, which means that your assets may go to your next of kin, or even back to the government! This can be disastrous for your family or friends, who may not have been expecting this turn of events. To avoid this situation altogether, make sure you're signing your will correctly. The requirements for signing a notarized document will vary from state to state. Some states require you to sign in front of a notary in person, while other states allow you to sign through the mail as long as certain conditions are me...