Witness Signature Requirements California

Summary

In California, a disinterested person for witnessing a Compromise and Release settlement must have no financial or personal interest in the outcome. An adult stepchild is not considered disinterested. It is advisable to use a notary and two disinterested persons for added validation.

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I have a question regarding disinterested persons for witnessing my signature on a Compromise and Release settlement.
Hey ****! For a Compromise and Release settlement in California, a disinterested person typically means someone who has no financial or personal interest in the outcome of the settlement. This person should not be a relative, employer, or involved in the case.
Do you need more details on who can qualify as a witness?
I do. Can aan adult step child qualify as a disinterested person?
In California, an adult stepchild generally wouldn't qualify as a disinterested person because they are considered a relative by marriage. You might consider asking a friend, neighbor, or co-worker instead.
Do you have any other questions about the process?
I have lot of questions regarding vouchers for
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It seems like your main concern is about who qualifies as a disinterested person for witnessing your signature. For vouchers, could you please provide more details on the specific type of vouchers you are referring to?
No. I just got side tracked. Id like to ask, would it be better to go to a notary? And two disinterested persons?
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Hey ****! In California, it might be a good idea to have a notary witness your signature on a Compromise and Release settlement along with two disinterested persons. Notaries are impartial and can add an extra layer of validation to the document.
Is there anything specific you need help with regarding notaries or disinterested persons?
No thank you. Thanks for your help.
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You're welcome, ****! If you have any more questions in the future, feel free to ask. Have a great day!
You too!
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It seems like your questions have been addressed. If you have any other legal questions in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. Have a great day!