Can a will be probated with one witness and a notary? | NC

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Q: Can a will be admitted to probate if only one witness and a notary can complete the paperwork? A: Yes. In North Carolina, a will may be admitted to probate when only one of the two original witnesses is available. The surviving witness usually provides a sworn, notarized statement about how the will was signed. The applicant must also prove that the other witness is unavailable. If that…