Mobile Notary Public & Remote Online Notary Public services for Law Firms.
Notarizing Estate Planning packages including, Wills, Trusts & Powers of Attorney documents notarized in Polk, Hillsborough & Pinellas counties in Florida
Lori Dood Mobile Notary provides comprehensive notary services designed to support Law firms and their clients throughout the estate planning process. We understand that attorneys need a reliable, professional notary who can ensure documents are executed properly while providing a convenient experience for clients.
Mobile Notary Public services for notarizing Estate Planning Documents
For clients who prefer or require in-person appointments, Lori Dood Mobile Notary travels directly to homes, Law offices, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and other mutually convenient locations throughout Polk, Hillsborough, and Pinellas Counties in Florida.
We notarize a wide variety of estate planning documents, including:
- Last Will and Testament
- Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
- Durable Power of Attorney
- Healthcare Surrogate Designations
- Living Wills
- Advance Directives
- HIPAA Authorization Forms
- Trust Certifications
- Affidavits
- Deeds and Real Estate Documents
- Other attorney-prepared estate planning documents
Remote Online Notarization (RON) services for notarizing Estate Planning Documents
For clients who cannot travel to the law office or who are located elsewhere in Florida, another state, or even internationally, Lori Dood Mobile Notary offers secure Remote Online Notarization (RON) services.
Using a computer or smartphone with strong internet access, clients can meet with a Florida-commissioned online notary through a secure audio-video platform. This allows estate planning documents to be notarized conveniently from virtually anywhere in the world, subject to Florida law and document eligibility requirements.
Remote online notarization is ideal for:
- Elderly clients with mobility challenges
- Busy professionals
- Out-of-state clients
- International clients
- Clients with transportation limitations
- Last-minute signing needs
Witness Coordination for Wills & Trusts
Many estate planning documents require one or more witnesses in addition to notarization. Lori Dood Mobile Notary can coordinate witness services when needed, both in-person (mobile) and Remote Online notarizations, helping attorneys and clients streamline the execution process. This can save valuable time and help ensure documents are signed according to legal requirements.
Professional Representation of Your Firm
When meeting with your clients, Lori Dood Mobile Notary acts as an extension of your firm’s professional service. We understand the importance of punctuality, confidentiality, attention to detail, and treating every client with courtesy and respect.
Our goal is to provide a smooth signing experience while helping attorneys ensure that documents are properly executed and notarized.
Benefits for Law Firms
Partnering with Lori Dood Mobile Notary can help your firm:
- Improve client convenience
- Offer in-home, office, hospital, and facility signings
- Provide Remote Online Notarization for eligible documents
- Reduce scheduling challenges
- Accommodate elderly and mobility-restricted clients
- Handle urgent and time-sensitive notarizations
- Coordinate witnesses when needed
- Expand services to clients throughout Florida and beyond
- Save attorneys and staff valuable administrative time
Why Law Firms Choose Lori Dood Mobile Notary
Since 2019, Lori Dood Mobile Notary has been helping clients and professionals throughout Central Florida with reliable, professional notary services. As a licensed, bonded, and insured Notary Public with $100,000 E&O insurance, Lori provides dependable service for estate planning attorneys, elder law attorneys, probate attorneys, real estate attorneys, family law firms, and other legal professionals.
Whether your client needs an estate planning package notarized at your office, in their home, at a medical facility, or through a secure online session, Lori Dood Mobile Notary offers a convenient solution that helps law firms deliver exceptional client service while ensuring documents are executed properly.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Florida law requires wills to be witnessed. A legally valid will must be signed by the person creating it (the testator) in the physical presence of at least two competent adult witnesses, who must then sign the document in front of the testator and each other.
All three parties (the testator and the two witnesses) must be together and able to clearly observe the signing process. Any competent adult can act as a witness, but it is highly recommended to use “disinterested” witnesses (people who do not stand to inherit from the will) to avoid conflicts of interest. Witness must be at least 18 years old and have a valid photo ID.
Yes. Florida law, effective January 1, 2020, allows Remote Online Notarization, where the signer and notary connect through secure audio-video technology instead of meeting in person. Many estate planning documents, including powers of attorney, healthcare surrogate designations, and HIPAA authorizations, can be notarized online by a Florida-commissioned online notary, subject to Florida law and document eligibility requirements. Witness are available online for a small fee.