Can the part designated as trustee notarize the deed of trust?

Anonymous Apr 26, 2015 3 views 1 answers

the personal repetitive of my father's estate who has died and a probate is pending prepared a educational deed of trust for my son. If he is designated as trustee of the education trust and he appears as the person that is the notary public on the document.is this a conflict does he have interests and can be the party designated as trustee and notarize the deed of trust is it valid?

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Mira Radadia

Mira Radadia · Jun 15, 2026

To avoid potential conflicts, it's best that the notary be someone other than the trustee. Take the document to your bank (or somewhere else that offers notary services) to be notarized.

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