Dear Dave,
When it comes to making a will, would it suffice to sit down and write it all out on a piece of paper, then have it notarized?
Joyce
Dear Joyce,
I would never advise someone to write their own will, unless, of course, they’re an attorney in that state. Laws can vary from state to state, and some states may not look upon a document like that as being official under law. Some even require witnesses, and a notary might not be good enough.