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Posted: 3/27/2020 12:12:18 PM EDT
Finding a notary for a self proving affidavit is iffy, can I simply record a video of myself using a printed version as a guide?
Link Posted: 3/27/2020 12:16:50 PM EDT
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Not a lawyer but probably would be honored by most courts if it went that route.
Link Posted: 3/27/2020 1:00:57 PM EDT
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Many states permit holograhic wills.  Those are wills completely written in your own hand.  No typeface.  And signed at the bottom.  Generally two disinterested people need to identify your handwriting and signature to admit the holographic will to probate.  

You should check to see if your state recognizes holographic wills.  

This seems to suggest your state  does recognize them but does not recognize video/audio wills.  https://www.montanalawhelp.org/resource/wills-1

None of what I say should be construed as legal advice.
Link Posted: 3/27/2020 1:33:40 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 3/27/2020 4:18:53 PM EDT
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+1 on holographic (completely hand written because typing can invalidate in many states).
Link Posted: 3/27/2020 5:59:21 PM EDT
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How will that solve the notary issue?
Link Posted: 3/27/2020 10:24:48 PM EDT
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Many states permit holograhic wills.  Those are wills completely written in your own hand.  No typeface.  And signed at the bottom.  Generally two disinterested people need to identify your handwriting and signature to admit the holographic will to probate.  

You should check to see if your state recognizes holographic wills.  

This seems to suggest your state  does recognize them but does not recognize video/audio wills.  https://www.montanalawhelp.org/resource/wills-1

None of what I say should be construed as legal advice.
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Thanks a lot.
Link Posted: 3/31/2020 2:30:11 PM EDT
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A will is NOT a good place to 'explore' new things.

If it is decided later to be invalid, the rules of 'intestate succession' ('no will') will be used.
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