[WSBAPT] Do we even need a notary for a Will signing?

[Doris Eslinger]

That's what I do and I haven't had any problem getting Letters Testamentary.  I opened two probates in King County without any issue last week.  In each case, the Wills (4 Wills in total for two couples) were witnessed by two witnesses without notary.

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For witnessing Wills, can't we still use an unsworn statement of the witnesses under RCW 9A.72.085? Isn't that statute still effective until July 1, 2021?





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