Once your Will has been notarized and witnessed by 3 non-related individuals, does it need to be validated or made legal by a judge at any level?
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Once your Will has been notarized and witnessed by 3 non-related individuals, does it need to be validated or made legal by a judge at any level?
Asked on May 31, 2013 under Estate Planning, California
Answers:
William Christian
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
In California, a will does not need to be notarized. It requires only witnesses. It is to be submitted to a court only upon death of the testator. At that time it will be submitted to the court and a petition for probate will be initiated.
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