I need to know if I am able to notarize a trust that I am a beneficiary of? — E.R., Indiana
No, you may not notarize the trust (IC 33-42-13-3[a][10]). Being a beneficiary of a trust means you will stand to gain financially or beneficially from the trust. You can no longer be an objective and impartial Notary.
For more information, please see our article on conflicts of interest that disqualify Notaries from notarizing.
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