Estate Planning Notary in Tampa

Estate planning documents often need a notary at exactly the moment life is most stressful. I bring calm, careful, mobile notarization to your home, hospital, or care facility.

Appointments by request. Same-day and urgent appointments available when scheduling permits.

Documents I notarize

• Durable Power of Attorney
• Healthcare Surrogate Designation
• Living Will / Advance Directive
• Self-Proving Affidavit for a Last Will and Testament
• Trust documents
• HIPAA release forms

Florida law requires a Last Will and Testament to be signed in the presence of two witnesses. A notary is not legally required to witness a will itself, but I can notarize the accompanying self-proving affidavit, which is what most families need.

Why mobile matters for estate planning

• Aging or homebound family members who can’t easily travel
• Hospital or hospice bedside signings
• Time-sensitive situations before a surgery or medical procedure
• Reduces stress on families already dealing with a difficult moment

What to have ready

• A valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID for the signer
• Two witnesses if required for your document. I can help discuss options; witness availability isn’t guaranteed for in-person signings, and an additional fee of $50 or more depending on distance and availability applies
• Unsigned documents — please do not sign in advance

Estate planning notary FAQs

Do notaries notarize wills in Florida?

A notary isn’t required to witness the will itself, but is commonly used to notarize the self-proving affidavit that accompanies it, which makes the will easier to admit to probate court without live witness testimony.

Can you visit a hospital or hospice facility?

Yes. I regularly notarize documents at hospitals, rehab centers, and hospice or senior living facilities across Tampa Bay.

Do you provide witnesses for POA signings?

Witnesses may be available depending on scheduling, for an additional fee of $50 or more depending on distance and availability. If witness availability is critical, a Remote Online Notarization session can arrange virtual witnesses instead.

What if the signer has memory or capacity concerns?

Florida law requires that a signer understand and be aware of what they’re signing at the time of notarization. If I have reasonable concern about a signer’s capacity or willingness, I’m required to decline the notarization. This protects everyone involved, including the family.

Service area

I travel throughout the greater Tampa Bay area, including Carrollwood, Westchase, Northdale, Lutz, Land O'Lakes, Wesley Chapel, Citrus Park, Davis Islands, and the surrounding area. Don’t see your area listed? Reach out — I likely still cover it.

What I cannot do

I cannot draft your document, tell you which form you need, or advise on what a power of attorney or directive should say. Those are legal questions and answering them would be practising law without a licence. For the documents on this page in particular, that advice is worth getting properly — an estate planning attorney is the right person to write them, and I am the right person to notarize them.

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Text is preferred, or call and book directly online.