Is a Will written in one state still valid in another?
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Is a Will written in one state still valid in another?
We own no property in either state; our vehicles are in both names; our stock is stock are TOD as much as possible. Do we need to rewrite our Wills?
Asked on July 25, 2018 under Estate Planning, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
No you do not. So long as your Wills were valid in the state in which they were written, they will be valid in your current state of residence. Here is a link to an article that will expain further:
https://law.freeadvice.com/estate_planning/wills/state_will_law.htm
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