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Validity of Will
We did a will in Virginia. Is it valid in NH? Is it better to have will re-done in NH?
Asked on May 28, 2019 under Estate Planning, New Hampshire
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
So long as your Will was valid in the state in which it was executed, then it will be valid in your new state of residence. That having been said, depending on just how long ago you had it done, it might be time to have it reviewed by an attorney. Changes in your life circumstances (i.e. minor children having reached adulthood, death of the executor, sale/trasnfer of certain listed assets, etc.), might mean that a new Will would be a good idea.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
So long as your Will was valid in the state in which it was executed, then it will be valid in your new state of residence. That having been said, depending on just how long ago you had it done, it might be time to have it reviewed by an attorney. Changes in your life circumstances (i.e. minor children having reached adulthood, death of the executor, sale/trasnfer of certain listed assets, etc.), might mean that a new Will would be a good idea.
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