Q: A fraud specialist attorney's wife was named as executor,HE has signed all documents purporting to be her signature
Is it legal for someone else to sign official probate documents? The husband signed the Application to Admit Will, the Oath, Death and other facts submitted as her signature. Is it legal for him to sign her name? Named executor is NOT actively trying to probate the husband is. He is signing her name
A:
It is not clear what you mean by "probate documents." If you mean a Will or a Codicil to a Will, please note that if a person is physically unable to sign before a notary and two witnesses, they may make an "X" or direct someone to sign on their behalf before a notary and two witnesses, with the Will and the notary's book noting that this was done.
If you have evidence of fraud, you may want to contact a local probate attorney.
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