On Monday, April 20, Governor Wolf signed S.B. 841 into law, making it Act 15 of 2020. Act 15 addresses a number of problems created by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the one of most significance to estate and trust practitioners … Continue reading
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The Pennsylvania Association of Notaries has published a video that explains the differences between remote notarization and electronic notarization (for those who might be uncertain about the differences). … Continue reading
A new “temporary limited suspension” has been issued allowing remote notarization of powers of attorney, self-proving wills, and temporary guardianships during the COVID-19 emergency declaration. As announced by the Pa. Department of State, notaries are allowed to use audio-visual communications … Continue reading
Governor Wolf has approved a temporary suspension of the personal appearance requirement for notarizations in certain real estate transactions. The Pa. Department of State has issued a press release with the details on how notaries can use these new procedures. … Continue reading
Much of the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, 57 Pa.C.S. Ch. 3 (which was enacted in Pennsylvania as Act No. 73 of 2013), was to become effective only after the Department of State gave notice that is has approved … Continue reading