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My father has terminal cancer and resides in the state of Ohio. I am his daughter and his medical durable power of attorney as well as the executor of his will. Does the will need to be notarized in the state of Ohio for it to be legal? Also, I live in New Hampshire & the witnesses who signed the will and medical power of attorney live in Nebraska. DOes the will need to be notarized in all 3 states? My father doesn't have much time left and I really need some answers. Please respond ASAP. Thanks! Kristina

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Nothing. I need to figure out which states my father's will needs to be notarized in.

Posted by INFOLAWYER 18 days and 6 hours ago.

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The will needs to conform to the laws of the state where it was signed. If so, it will be honored in any state so you do not need to worry about other state laws.

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Do you happen to know whether or not the will needs to be notarized in Ohio? I'm curious because if so then I'm sure he'll have to sign it in front of a notary and if that's the case I also have to factor in the time it will take to mail it to him. Also, the will was signed in Nebraska. Does that mean it needs to conform to Nebraska state law and not Ohio? Would it then be easier to just have him resign it in Ohio? Thank you so much for your help. I really appreciate it. This is very stressful.



Edited by XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX on 11/4/2009 at 3:31 PM

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It does not need to be notarized. See the links below as well and kindly accept my answer when you get a chance.

http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Articles/Wills-Estate-Planning/Ohio/basic-requirements-for-a-last-will-and-testam.html

http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2107.03

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