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PA Authorizes Wills to be Executed Remotely During Coronavirus Crisis

On Behalf of | May 27, 2020 | Blog

During the Coronavirus crisis, the Pennsylvania Department of State has authorized notaries to use audio-visual technology to notarize certain estate documents. This means that Pennsylvania citizens can execute wills and other important estate documents without having to leave their homes. Importantly, this authorization applies to the following estate documents: 

  • powers of attorney, 
  • self-executing wills, 
  • advanced healthcare directives, 
  • healthcare powers of attorney, 
  • living wills, and 
  • temporary guardianships. 

Learn additional information on this remote notarization

Barbara B. Hill brings her ten-plus years of experience in the trusts and estates administration practice to prospective and current clients of the firm. Steve Harvey Law is now proud to offer simple, effective, and affordable estate planning documents. Get started with your planning by contacting us now.

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