How often should one update their will if addresses and phone numbers have changed?
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A current address and/or phone number is not required to make a will valid. However, it is recommended to have an updated will with correct information to avoid problems in administration. By having correct identifying information, the heirs can be more easily located. The identifying information of the will maker may also minimize the potential for the will to be challenged.
A will should be reviewed from time to time, especially after the death of a family member, a change of residence, the acquisition or disposal of property or a business, when the
executor dies or leaves the state or when the witnesses are no longer available. If a will is made before a change of residence to another jurisdiction, it is recommended to have it updated to conform to the current jurisdiction's laws.
