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No, in Iowa, you do not need to notarize your will to make it legal. However, Iowa allows you to make your will "self-proving" and you'll need to go to a notary if you want to do that. A self-proving will speeds up probate because the court can accept the will without contacting the witnesses who signed it.

In order to make a valid will in Iowa, an individual must be at least 18 years old and of sound mind. The will must also be in writing, signed by the testator in the presence of two witnesses who are not beneficiaries under the document. These requirements must be met for the will to be legally binding.

You can get health care power of attorney forms from the Iowa State Bar Association or the Legal Hotline for Older Iowans. Review the form thoroughly to make sure you understand what you are signing. Add any specific directions regarding your desires to the document.

I, being a sound mind person and rational thoughts, wilfully, voluntarily and after the carefully considering and evaluating the consequences on me and on all the people I am concerned with and after consulting with my doctors and lawyers, making this declaration that if I am unable to communicate my wishes, desires ...

Signature: The will must be signed by the testator or by someone else in the testator's name in the testator's presence, by the testator's direction. Witnesses: An Iowa will must be signed by two individuals after they witness the testator signing the will. Writing: An Iowa will must be in writing.

The POA document must: Name the person authorized to act as your agent. Be signed by you, the principal, or another person in your presence and at your direction. Be acknowledged before a notary public or other individual authorized to take acknowledgements.