Can The Private Witnesses Be: Married To Each Other, Related to Participating Parties, Etc.
The two private witnesses may be married to each other or related to participating parties to the contract (grantor, trustees, beneficiaries, protector, successor, etc.). The private witnesses may not sign if they are a participating party to the contract.
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Is A Notary or 2 Private Witnesses Better
They are both equal. Use whichever is easiest for one to accomplish verification of documents being legally signed.
Can The Two Witnesses For The Trust Indenture Be Trustees
No. They must be non-parties to the trust in every way. They cannot be trustees, grantors, beneficiaries, successor trustees, etc.
When Removing A Property from The Tax Rolls With A Sheriff - Is There A Witness Affidavit Sample In Case of Denial
There is not sample because an affidavit is a written statement of a witnesses' personal observations. A witness states their version of events and swears that it's the truth. This is always custom to the situation.
Why Does The Grantor Have To Be Non-Blood Related (Non-Consanguinity)
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Can A Notary Be Related To A Signing Party
No. A notary cannot notarize any papers for a spouse, relative or anyone related by blood that is to be a grantor or trustee. The beneficiary may be the notary's son or daughter, but it cannot be the notary.