You need to notarize your estate plan. We can help.
Signing, witnessing, and notarizing your estate plan is a crucial step, but planning the logistics can be a headache. Trust & Will makes this step easy through our trusted partners.
DON’T SKIP THIS CRITICAL STEP
What happens if I don’t properly complete the signing ceremony?
There are some serious, unintended consequences that could happen if your documents aren’t signed, witnessed, and notarized properly:
Probate Court Battles
Disinherited Loved Ones
Tax Implications
Emotional Strain on Families
Notarization is the act of authenticating and certifying documents so there’s no question about them being fraudulent.
WHAT IT MEANS
What is the signing ceremony & why is it important?
The signing ceremony is a formal process that brings your estate planning documents into a final, legally binding form.
Here's why it's important:
Guarantee, legally, that you are who you say you are.
Certify that you aren’t being forced or manipulated into signing your documents.
Have peace of mind knowing that your documents are legally valid and enforceable thereafter.
The signing ceremony typically requires your signature, two witness signatures, and notarization by a notary public. These requirements can vary by state, so be sure to check your state's signing ceremony requirements.
Click here to learn more about the importance of the signing ceremony, and potential consequences of skipping it.
HOW IT WORKS
Create a Legally Valid Estate Plan in 3 Steps
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Create your estate plan
Creating a will or trust through our platform is easy, and for your first time, we’ll ship your documents to you for free. Once you have your plan, make sure to get them signed, witnessed, and notarized to help ensure your plan is legally valid.
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Schedule your signing ceremony.
Finding a notary, gathering your witnesses, coordinating your appointment—it can be a hassle. To make matters worse, not all notaries will notarize estate planning documents. We make this step much easier through our notary partners. Click here to log in to your Trust & Will account and view your notary options.
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Sign, witness, and notarize.
Properly sign your documents in the presence of your witnesses and notary. After your witnesses also sign, the notary will provide their signature and seal. Then, safely store your documents for safekeeping. No need to mail your documents back to us.
Mobile notary: Have the signing ceremony come to you.
Trust & Will made the signing ceremony much easier through our partnership with Mobile Notary Zone (MNZ).
MNZ is a certified mobile notary service provider. Book an appointment and a mobile notary in your area will come to you. Even better, they’ll provide the required witnesses. You won’t have to leave your house or coordinate with others.
Easily schedule your appointment online:
✓ Pick a date, time, and location that works best for you
✓ Notary comes to you
✓ Two witnesses are provided, and come to you
Cost: $160-$200, depending on your plan type.
Don’t have a Trust & Will estate plan yet?
Trust & Will is on a mission to make estate planning as easy, affordable, and convenient as possible. Mobile Notary Zone is just one of several partnerships we’ve made with this goal in mind. You can start creating your Will or Trust in just a few clicks. Compare plans now to see which one is right for you.
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Get notarized today.
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Get notarized today.
Log into your account and view your notarization options.
