Do I need to update my will when I’ve moved to a different state?
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Do I need to update my will when I’ve moved to a different state?
Original will states I am a resident of NJ. I recently became a resident of
Florida. Nothing else in my will needs to be changed or updated. Do I need to
do another will for this change?
Asked on May 16, 2018 under Estate Planning, New Jersey
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
No, you do not need to redo your Will. As long as your it was was valid in the state in which it was executed it will be honored in your new state of residence. Here is a link to a site that you may find to be of help:
https://law.freeadvice.com/estate_planning/wills/state_will_law.htm
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