Estate Planning Notary Services in Lancaster, PA

Estate planning involves having your legal documents prepared by an attorney outlining your wishes regarding asset distribution, healthcare decisions, and guardianship arrangements (if minor children are involved).  Notarization of these documents is crucial to validate their authenticity and to prevent fraud. Common estate planning documents that require notarization include:

• Last Will and Testament: Specifies how your assets should be distributed after your passing.
• Revocable and Living Trusts: Allows for the management and distribution of your assets without the need for probate.
• Durable Power of Attorney: Authorizes someone to make decisions on your behalf.
• Advance Healthcare Directive: Your Healthcare Directive consists of two pieces:  a Healthcare Power of Attorney and a  Living Will. The Healthcare Power of Attorney outlines your preferences for medical treatment in situations where you’re unable to communicate and the Living Will becomes effective in end-of-life circumstances such as an advanced incurable disease or persistent vegetative state with no chance of recovery.
  
  

Proper notarization ensures these documents are legally binding and recognized by courts and financial institutions.