Is a will recorded in one state valid in another?
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Is a will recorded in one state valid in another?
Asked on July 2, 2009 under Estate Planning, Florida
Answers:
R.S.T., Member, NY Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
As long as it was valid in the state where it was signed then it is valid anywhere. You need to check with an attorney to be sure that it was met all the requirements of that original state.
R.S.T., Member, NY Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
As long as it was valid in the state where it was signed then it is valid anywhere. You need to check with an attorney to be sure that it was met all the requirements of that original state.
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