A great aunt of mine recently passed. I had only heard her name twice in my 41 years, the second time being when I was told of her passing. Her lawyers have sent me a waiver to sign, stating I will not contest her will. No problem there. However, the notary publics want a minimum of $50 just to watch me sign my name and then sign theirs with a stamp. Can I simply write a short letter, in my handwriting and witnessed, stating that I will not, nor ever contest her will?
Will this suffice?
2007-11-26 07:57:05 · 5 answers · asked by shire_maid 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
LOL just had the sixth lawyer return my call: $50 again!
2007-11-26 08:07:33 · update #1
Good answer Rick! And btw folks, I live in Canada.
2007-11-26 08:08:19 · update #2
$50 for a notary? That's ridiculous. My local Kinko's, where I get all my notarizations done, charges $10.
In any event, the lawyers are asking you a favor. You're under no obligation at all to even send them the letter. Were I in your shoes, I'd probably do just what you suggest. Write to them and say you'll never contest the will, and have a friend who knows you witness it. Tell the lawyers that if they want it notarized, they've got to agree to pay the notary fee.
Richard
2007-11-26 08:05:52 · answer #1 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the state. Call her lawyer and explain the situation. You may want to spend a little more time researching notaries. Last thing I had notarized a year ago cost $5.00
Stop calling lawyers to notarize your paper. Kinko's is $5.
2007-11-26 08:02:12 · answer #2 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try the medical records section of your health care provider, they usually have a notary available who'll do it for nothing. Jeez! Fifty bucks for a notarization? Must be different up north. In Texas we are limited by law on how much we can charge for notary service and it's nowhere close to fifty bucks. I've never made a penny for it....
2007-11-26 09:08:11 · answer #3 · answered by lillllbit 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are under no obligation to sign such a waiver. As you are doing it for their benefit tell them to send you the notary fee. If they don't believe it costs $50.00 tell them to arrange & directly pay for the notary.
2007-11-26 09:07:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of a notary charging that much for witness signature.
Try your insurance company or bank - they often have this service for free.
2007-11-26 08:00:34 · answer #5 · answered by Susie D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋