If my parents have a joint Will but now my father has written his own Will, does the joint Will still serve as my mother’s Will or is it now invalid?
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If my parents have a joint Will but now my father has written his own Will, does the joint Will still serve as my mother’s Will or is it now invalid?
Asked on January 15, 2012 under Estate Planning, Tennessee
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
When you say joint wills you mean that each left everything to the other upon death correct? This was probably done with some estate planning in mind. You Mother's Will is still valid. Your Father has now revoked that Will and made a new one. Your Mother may also want to revisit the issue at this point in time. Good luck.
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