Are my legal documents still valid after moving to a new state?
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Are my legal documents still valid after moving to a new state?
I have some legal documents prepared and executed by an attorney including: Advance Directive Authorizing Cremation, Nomination of Guardian and Conservator, Designation of Visitation Priority, Durable Power of Attorney, DPA for Health Care Decions. Are these still valid now that I’ve moved out of state or do I have to get them re-done?
Asked on July 27, 2012 under Estate Planning, Hawaii
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
No, you do not. Generally speaking, if the documents were validly executed in the state you came from they will be recognized as valid in the state you now live. You should, though, take a look at them every so often to make sure that you wish to keep the guardian, etc., the same. Good luck.
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