Is a revocable living Trust signed in 1 state, valid in another?
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Is a revocable living Trust signed in 1 state, valid in another?
Asked on April 2, 2018 under Estate Planning, Colorado
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
A Trust or Will does not necessarily have to be re-done if you move from one state to another. Each jurisdiction will honor that which was properly executed in the prior state. Further, should the laws conflict on a particular provision, then that provison may be in jeopardy of being striken, however the rest of the document can be upheld. If the document was done more than just a few years ago, regardless of the move, it may time to have it reviewed to see if your wishes and the assets remain the same.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
A Trust or Will does not necessarily have to be re-done if you move from one state to another. Each jurisdiction will honor that which was properly executed in the prior state. Further, should the laws conflict on a particular provision, then that provison may be in jeopardy of being striken, however the rest of the document can be upheld. If the document was done more than just a few years ago, regardless of the move, it may time to have it reviewed to see if your wishes and the assets remain the same.
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