Remote Witnessing Authorized and Remote Notarization Extended Through May 7, 2020
By Executive Order issued on April 7, 2020, Governor Cuomo has authorized wills, revocable trusts, health care proxies, and statutory gifts riders, among other documents, to be witnessed utilizing audio-video technology. The authorization is in effect through May 7, 2020. The Executive Order also extends authorization of remote notarization through May 7, 2020.
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