The function of a Notary is to provide confirmation that a signature is in fact the signature of the person claiming to have signed a document. A Notary cannot sign for anyone in the sense of signing a document instead of someone else.
Only a notary public can sign. Often Lawyers are also Notary Publics as well.
No, a will in Texas must be signed by the testator in the presence of at least two witnesses in order to be considered valid. The notary's signature is not required for a will to be valid in Texas.
If the signer had to sign in front of a notary, so does the co-signer.
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only if the notary has no gainful interest in the document they are notarizing.
There is no requirement for an attorney to sign a will. It has to be witnessed and may require a notary.
No, a notary should not sign a document on behalf of a person who is not capable of understanding what they are doing. Notaries are responsible for verifying the identity and willingness of the signer. Signing on behalf of someone who is unable to comprehend the document's contents would be unethical and could result in legal consequences.
Not unless he is a registered notary public.
You should fill out the legitimation papers before having them notarized. The notary public's role is to verify your identity, witness your signature, and confirm that you are signing the document voluntarily. They do not need to see you fill out the entire document.