Do will’s ever expire?
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Do will’s ever expire?
If a Will was done 14 years ago, is it still valid?
Asked on January 29, 2015 under Estate Planning, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
No Wills don't expire. That's true even if the maker moves to another state. That having been said, it's alwayas a good idea to review your will to see if it needs updating due to a change in life circumstances (birth of another child, death of a named beneficiary, sale of an asset, etc).
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