A non-attorney notary may not prepare deeds for compensation.
A non-attorney notary may not give legal advice.
A non-attorney notary may prepare a will if no fee is charged.
A non-attorney notary may not divide legal fees with a lawyer.
Correct Answer
C. A non-attorney notary may prepare a will if no fee is charged.
AI Explanation
Preparing a will is still unauthorized practice even if no fee is charged. The booklet’s "Professional Conduct" section and Judiciary Law §484 forbid non-attorneys from preparing legal papers such as deeds and wills or giving legal advice. Unlike a simple clerical act, drafting a will is treated as legal practice.
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