Is a Will from one state valid in another?
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Is a Will from one state valid in another?
Asked on July 28, 2013 under Estate Planning, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If a Will was validly executed in a person's previous state of residence, it will also be valid in the state in which they currently reside. That having been said, if a Will, etc. was drafted sometime ago, it would be a good idea to have an attorney look at it. The fact is that updating a Will may be in order due to a change in life circumstances or the like; such documentation should be periodically reviewed.
Nathan Wagner / Law Office of Nathan Wagner
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Yes. If a Will is correctly executed and valid in the state where it was executed, then it is generally valid in the other states as well.
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