Depends, Bud...even a notarized will isn't binding until a judge says so *after your death*, and that means probate court...99% of the time, if the judge feels he's looking at the original, uncontested will, then it's smooth sailing...but it can get ugly, and then things get dicey (think Anna Nicole Smith), and all it takes is one p!ssed off heir to gum it all up. And deeds & titles are heaviliy dependant on how they're filed...if it's "Joe Smith
and Nancy Smith", that more than likely means probate court if Joe or Nancy dies, unless you forge their name after the fact. Some states have gone away from "and" on their titles, but some have "or" listed, and still others have "at time of death"...confused yet?!
