Is a Will drawn up in one state legal in another?
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Is a Will drawn up in one state legal in another?
My mother-in-law has just drawn-up a Will and is now moving out of state.
Asked on April 4, 2012 under Estate Planning, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Yes, she should be fine. As long s a Laast Will and testament is validly executed in the state in which it was drawn up it is recognized in the state in which she is moving. I would just double check in the new state any rules regarding an executor that may be from the other state. Out of State executors some times have to follow special procedures. Good luck.
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