Estate Planning Document Notary
Powers of attorney, living trusts, healthcare directives, and wills — we bring patient, precise notarization to your home or your attorney's office anywhere in Gig Harbor, Tacoma, Port Orchard, and Bremerton. Multiple documents handled in a single visit.
Professional Notarization for Your Most Important Documents
Estate planning documents are among the most critical paperwork you will ever sign. A power of attorney determines who manages your finances if you become incapacitated. A healthcare directive dictates your medical treatment when you cannot speak for yourself. A living trust controls how your assets pass to your family. These documents deserve a notary who takes them seriously.
We bring patience and precision to every estate planning signing. Many of our clients are elderly, homebound, or in care facilities — and we work at their pace. We coordinate seamlessly with estate planning attorneys throughout Pierce and Kitsap counties, arriving when documents are ready and handling multiple notarizations in a single visit to minimize disruption.
Whether you are signing a simple power of attorney at your kitchen table in Gig Harbor or executing a complete trust package at your attorney's office in Tacoma, we provide the same professional, unhurried service for every document.
Documents We Notarize
Powers of Attorney
Financial power of attorney and healthcare power of attorney. Designate trusted agents to act on your behalf for financial decisions, medical care, or both.
Living Trusts & Trust Amendments
Revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, trust amendments, and trust restatements. Often require multiple signatures and notarizations across several pages.
Advance Directives & Living Wills
Healthcare directives, living wills, POLST forms, and DNR orders that document your medical treatment preferences and end-of-life wishes.
HIPAA & Beneficiary Designations
HIPAA authorization forms, beneficiary designation changes, and other supporting documents that round out a complete estate plan.
Why Families Choose Us
We never rush. We work at the signer's pace, answer questions about where to sign, and ensure comfort throughout the process.
For family members who cannot travel — we come to private residences, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities across Pierce and Kitsap counties.
We work seamlessly with your estate planning attorney. We arrive when documents are ready and handle multiple notarizations efficiently.
Washington wills typically require two witnesses. We can serve as one witness in addition to performing the notarization, and arrange a second if needed.
Estate planning is often time-sensitive — declining health, upcoming surgery, or travel. We offer same-day service for most requests.
NNA member, background-checked, bonded, and insured. Your family's most sensitive documents are in trusted hands.
Estate Planning Notary FAQ
Can you prepare estate planning documents?
No. We are notaries, not attorneys. We notarize documents that have been prepared by your attorney or through a legal document preparation service. We verify signer identity, witness signatures, and apply the notarial seal. If you need documents prepared, we recommend consulting an estate planning attorney in the Gig Harbor or Tacoma area.
Do all estate planning documents require notarization?
Not all, but most do. In Washington state, powers of attorney must be notarized to be effective. Trusts are typically notarized for added legal weight. Wills in Washington do not require notarization but benefit from a notarized self-proving affidavit that can simplify probate. Healthcare directives should be notarized for maximum acceptance by medical providers.
Can you notarize for someone with dementia or cognitive decline?
Washington law requires that the signer be competent — they must understand what they are signing and be acting of their own free will. If we have reasonable doubts about a signer's competency, we may decline the notarization and recommend consulting with their attorney. We cannot make medical judgments, but we take this responsibility seriously.
What about signing at a nursing home or care facility?
We regularly visit nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and memory care communities throughout Pierce and Kitsap counties. We are familiar with facility visitor policies and patient room procedures. Some facilities may require advance coordination — let us know the facility name when scheduling.
How many signatures does a trust typically require?
A typical revocable living trust package includes the trust document itself (2-4 notarized signatures), a pour-over will, a financial power of attorney, a healthcare power of attorney, and a HIPAA authorization — often totaling 8-15 notarized signatures. We handle the entire package in a single visit.