One more thought on this... [The post above prompted me to post this, but it's a thought I had before reading this, so these comments aren't intended to be directed to grapebed.]
In any signing situation, IMO our first obligation (after our own personal safety, of course) should always be as a notary public, which carries with it responsibilities we shouldn't turn off, regardless of whom we're working for or how much we're being paid. It's a fine line we have to walk sometimes, between minding our own business and speaking up (maybe even to someone after the fact) if we suspect coercion may be going on when notarizing someone's signature. Otherwise, what's the point? They might as well use a webcam...
There may not be any clear cut lines on this issue (unless specified by state law) so we each have to use our own best judgment in the moment, but I believe it's a duty that we should never abandon, as a matter of principle. Just something for us all to keep in mind - and I suspect that's what was on Yoli's mind when she posted this to begin with. And as with so many other things, what we say, when and to whom can make all the difference. No easy answers here.
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