Do NOT release any more checks until this is resolved AND you get a proper (perhaps notarized) Final Release in a form proper for your state, from this a$$ hole cabinet guy, otherwise he doesn't get a dime. 

Does the contract have to be notarized or be processed by any kind of legal work?

However if I was buying on one it might be in my interest to get something notarized and filed at county to ensure the seller doesn’t sell the home from under me as title will show the agreement.

In my area anything recorded must be notarized and there is a small fee. 

While the paper work was being processed for the sale that's in process now, it was noticed that the grandson notarized his own signature on the power of attorney document and it now has to go through probate. 

It appears that she may be telling the truth as the deed is signed in 2018 and notarized in 2021.Upon getting served I had my Lawyer look into the guy that sold me the property and it seems like this is not the first time something like this has happened with him, it also appears that this guy knows the lady who is claiming that she never signed the quit claim and they lived at the same address over 10 years ago at the same time.

So, sellers can also be asked to sign notarized affidavits personally guaranteeing the validity of leases and ledgers.So now, let’s get to the clause to include on your purchase agreement to make sure you get all this information in enough time to review it.Seller(s) agrees to provide the following to the buyer within X days of buyer’s satisfactory inspection, but in any case at least X days before closing: All rental leases, rent ledgers, tenant(s) valid phone numbers and email addresses, rental applications & supporting tenant identification, income and asset information, any documents corresponding to any ongoing legal actions pertaining to the property, leases, service contracts, etc., at least three (3) months of the most recent bank statements for any account(s) rental funds were paid into and any company or corporate tax returns for proof of income and expenses.

Does it have to be notarized?

I'm overseas having to do wet signature POAs (getting notarized and mailed back on time) just isn't reliable for me right now.

Now that you have a passing grade o your exam, there are a few last steps you must take to receive your license.1.A valid form of identification2.Unsigned certificate of accuracy3.License fee of $170.4.Criminal History Report5.Signed and Notarized Lawful Presence affidavit6.