what is norm for the non-notary witnesses? do people just grab a couple neighbors, go to the notary public do 3 signatures for wills, advanced health directive

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Q. what is norm for the non-notary witnesses? do people just grab a couple neighbors, go to the notary public do 3 signatures for wills, advanced health directive

A. The normal procedure if an attorney drafted the will is to sign at the attorney's office. The attorney has staff or office neighbors who will act as witnesses. Doing the signing at the attorney's office has two other advantages. First, the signing procedure is done properly. Second, it is convenient for the attorney to keep a copy of the signed will or maybe the original if that's what the client wants, and therefore the will is safe. If the will is to be signed at home and notarization is not required, neighbors are normally used. Neighbors are the only good choice because relatives might be beneficiaries, or they might think they will be, or you don't want them to know that they are not. So neighbors are the most convenient group. If you are in a state which requires will witness signatures to be notarized, then the above answers remain true. The lawyer will provide a notary if the signing is in the lawyer's office. Otherwise, you can call a traveling notary to come to you home, or you and the neighbors can troop off to the notary's office. This answer must not be relied on as legal advice for the reasons posted here: http://mcgyverdisclaimer.blogspot.com

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