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<p class="MsoNormal">I have been under the (mistaken?) belief that for a PoA to be recorded for the purpose of an agent signing to transfer property, the PoA needed to be notarized. I know witnessing is sufficient for effectiveness, but I thought notary required
for recording when transferring property. Ack! Am I wrong???<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I know Pierce County Auditor accepts Remote Notary signatures on documents requiring a notary.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">From: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com> on behalf of "Jill H. Sasser" <Jill.Sasser@landerholm.com><br>
<b>Reply-To: </b>WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com><br>
<b>Date: </b>Monday, November 16, 2020 at 6:29 PM<br>
<b>To: </b>WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com><br>
<b>Subject: </b>Re: [WSBAPT] Remote Notary?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Per the ACTEC website, you can use RON for notarization of EP docs, but not witnessing. I would love to hear from RONs or firms with RONs about how this option is working.
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<b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Does state require will to be witnessed?</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> yes - 2<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Does state require will to be notarized?</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> no<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Does state require trust to be notarized?</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">notarization of trusts only required if transferring real property<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Will: Allow remote witnessing and/or notary?</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Yes (notarization); no (witnessing)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Trust: Allow remote witnessing and/or notary?</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Yes (notarization); no (witnessing)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">status of remote notary/witness rules/regulations</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> RON law passed in 2019 was to take effect in October, 2020. Governor
issued executive order moving effective date immediately through state of emergency (originally end of April and recently amended to end of May)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Supporting link</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov_biennium_2019-2D20_Htm_Bills_Session-2520Laws_Senate_5641.SL.htm&d=DwMGaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=z5lwBaVm9sc2C54yY_FPxTMT_RJMPLISAW_7ZYYYxoA&m=3n7pKeb_MW3BTyoYEbK667znCB_nKHbPZfmw79iu2E8&s=Lxu2Jh6aRA5YGGkv6rgiEyLc-hxpG56l23XUcxhHKK4&e=" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000B98;text-decoration:none">Link</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Additional information from fellows and other information about remote notary laws and notary services authorized by state</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> N/A<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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My understanding is that it is not permitted for powers of attorney or other estate planning documents. However, under the new power of attorney statute, RCW 11.125.050(1), you have the option of using two witnesses in place of a notary.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">From:</span></b><span style="color:black"> wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Kerry Brink<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, November 16, 2020 5:50 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <WSBAPT@lists.wsbarppt.com><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Diana McCormack <Dmccormack@vjglaw.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] Remote Notary?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Being able to meet clients to notarize Powers of Attorney or deeds is now a significant challenge. Are any of you remote notaries? Or have you worked with a remote notary that you trust?
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<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">I am very interested in learning how to use this service!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Thank you for any information/experience you can share!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">~Kerry Brink<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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