If I’m planning to move out of state in a few months but make a Will for my new state of residence, what will happen if I die before I move?
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If I’m planning to move out of state in a few months but make a Will for my new state of residence, what will happen if I die before I move?
Asked on December 27, 2013 under Estate Planning, Oregon
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Your current state will honor the will--all states honor the wills of all other states. As long as the will was correctly and legally created (e.g. properly witnesses, signed, notarized), it will be enforced regardless of which state's law it was created under or governed by.
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