A last will and testament is a sophisticated and sensitive legal document that can vary in form depending on state law. Some wills legally require notarization, while others do not and may even be invalidated if notarized. In many cases, it is the signatures of the witnesses to the will—not the testator’s—that are notarized.

As a trusted Plantation FL notary public, it is crucial to proceed cautiously when notarizing wills, since even the smallest deviation from strict statutory requirements can render the document invalid. A will should never be notarized if the testator has uncertainties about how to proceed. Instead, the testator must follow authoritative legal guidelines and provide the appropriate certificate or affidavit for the notary to complete.