Estate & Family Planning Services
At Notaries of the Realm, we understand the importance of proper notarization in the estate planning process. Our dedicated team of notaries is here to assist you in ensuring that your estate planning documents are legally valid and enforceable. Whether you're drafting a last will and testament, establishing a trust, or creating powers of attorney, our skilled professionals will provide reliable and efficient notarization services to help safeguard your wishes and protect your legacy. Trust Notaries of the Realm to guide you through the intricacies of estate planning with professionalism and expertise.
Our services include but are not limited to:
Last Will and Testament: A will outlines how a person's assets and property should be distributed after their death. Notarizing the will can help validate its authenticity and minimize the risk of disputes.
Durable Power of Attorney: This document appoints an individual to make financial or legal decisions on behalf of the person creating the estate plan if they become incapacitated. Notarizing the power of attorney adds an extra layer of credibility and may be required for certain transactions.
Healthcare Power of Attorney: Similar to a durable power of attorney, a healthcare power of attorney appoints someone to make medical decisions on behalf of the individual if they are unable to do so themselves. Notarization may be necessary to ensure the document's acceptance by healthcare providers.
Living Will or Advance Directive: A living will outlines a person's wishes regarding medical treatment and end-of-life care. Notarization can help confirm the document's authenticity and enforceability in healthcare settings.
Trust Documents: If you establish a trust as part of your estate plan, various trust-related documents, such as the trust agreement or trustee appointments, may require notarization to ensure their legal validity.
Affidavits or Declarations: These documents may be used to verify specific facts or intentions related to the estate plan, such as the validity of the will or the identity of the individuals involved. Notarizing affidavits adds credibility to their contents.
Deeds: Notarizing a deed, such as a quitclaim deed or warranty deed, adds an extra layer of verification to the transfer of real estate or property interests within a family.
Adoption Documents: Various documents related to the adoption process, including consent forms and adoption agreements, may require notarization to confirm the parties' intentions and identities.
Divorce Agreements: Notarizing divorce agreements or settlement agreements can help ensure that the terms are legally binding and agreed upon by all parties involved.
Guardianship Documents: Documents appointing guardians for minor children or incapacitated adults often require notarization to validate the appointment and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
Custody Agreements: Notarizing custody agreements or parenting plans can provide additional assurance of the parties' intentions and help enforce the terms outlined in the agreement.
