If I have a Will but just moved to another state, does it have to be redone?
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If I have a Will but just moved to another state, does it have to be redone?
Asked on September 18, 2015 under Estate Planning, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
As a general rule, the answer is no, if you move to another state you need not re-do your Will as long as it was valid in the state in which you executed it. However, as the laws of all states vary, so if you move it makes sense to have your Will reviewed by an attorney in your new state of residence.
For example, sometimes the new state has different processes to "prove" a Will or the new state may permit probate matters to be handled on a less formal and less expensive basis, depending on the wording of the Will. Also, if your Will was executed in a state that does not have a community property system and you move to a community property states, you may wish to contact an attorney to determine whether or not your Will should be redrafted to achieve your intended result.
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