Do I need to record my will or power of attorney documents? | NC

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Q: Do I need to record my will or power of attorney documents, or is notarizing them enough? A: Usually, no — most of these documents do not need to be recorded just to be valid. A will is usually not recorded during your lifetime. What matters most is that it was signed correctly under the rules for wills. Notarization can help make a will self-proved, which can make probate easier later, but…