If a single woman makes out a Will but then gets married several years later and is married for 15 years, when she dies is the Will still valid?
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If a single woman makes out a Will but then gets married several years later and is married for 15 years, when she dies is the Will still valid?
Asked on January 4, 2015 under Estate Planning, Arkansas
Answers:
Christine Socrates / Christine Sabio Socrates, Atty at Law
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Even if the will is declared invalid by a probate court, a surviving spouse is protected and may elect to take against the will and receive his statutory share under the laws of desent and distribution. If you have any further questions, I would be happy to discuss them further with you. www.socrateslegal.com
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