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What happens if a duplicate will is created on the presumption that the first will is lost?
My dad made a duplicate will when he couldn’t find his first will. Later, we found his first will in his closet. What should he do with the two identical wills? He wants to keep the first will. Please advise.
02/22/2017 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: California | #32669If my second will is destroyed, will it revive my first will?
I made a will in 2010. Later, in 2015, I made another will, revoking the one made in 2010. What I would like to know is, if my second will is destroyed, will it revive my 2010 will? I live in Ohio.
02/15/2017 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Ohio | #32203Is my will made and executed in N. Y. valid in Vermont as well?
I lived in N.Y. for about 25 years and in that time I made a will per the laws prevailing in N.Y. Now I live in Vermont with my wife and kids. Is my will made and executed in N. Y. valid in Vermont as well?
02/14/2017 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Vermont | #32122Can a will be delivered to someone else on request or application to the Probate Division of the Superior Court during lifetime of the testator?
I deposited my will with the Probate Division of the Superior Court. In my lifetime, can my will be delivered to someone else on request or application? I am a resident of Vermont.
02/14/2017 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Vermont | #32119If a person murdered another person, will he be entitled to receive his share under the will left by such other person?
Our eldest son murdered my husband. In my husband’s will, 30 % of his estate goes to our eldest son. Will he still be entitled to receive his share under my husband’s will?
02/14/2017 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Mississippi | #32118What is a nuncupative will?
I have been advised by my counsel to make a nuncupative will, since I have been diagnosed with leukemia. I wanna know why he has advised me so, cause this is the first time I have heard of it.
02/13/2017 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Tennessee | #32047If a nonresident of Florida executes a will in some other state, is the will valid in Florida?
My friend is not a resident of Florida. He made a will in N.Y. and then shifted to Florida last week. He wants to know if his will made in NY is valid in Florida.
02/09/2017 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Florida | #31844What are the requirements of a valid will in Virginia?
My grandfather’s health has deteriorated the last few months.. When we took him to the doctor, he was diagnosed with celiac disease. My grandfather told me that he has not made a will and that he wishes to make one. I would like to know the requirements of a valid will under the law prevailing in Virginia.
02/08/2017 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Virginia | #31759Can my unsound brother make a will and transfer his property in my name in Virginia?
My brother is mentally challenged and lives with me. Our parents died 5 years back, since then I have been taking care of my brother. There are a couple of properties in my brother’s name and I manage them for my brother. Can he transfer those properties to me by making a will in this regard?
02/08/2017 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Virginia | #31758Is a Will I made under Federal Military law valid in Florida?
I live in Florida but I made a Will following the Federal Statutes dealing with Wills for people eligible for military assistance since I was in the military. Is that Will valid in Florida?
02/07/2017 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Florida | #31704