Q: In probate court, does notarization replace the need for a witness?

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    metypea1 Banned Donor

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    If the testator signs and dates at the bottom of his will in the presence of a legitimate notary, and the notary thence adds his/her stamp and certifies the signature; that eliminates the requirement that wills need to include signature of a witness -- right?? In all fifty States? In West Virginia? Thanks, I knew I could count on you.
     
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    if it was legitimately notarized, that would be the witness signature imo

    now if called into question, they could call the notary to the stand
     
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    Many thanks (I knew I could count on you guys)
     

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