Will prepared in former state of residence
I have a simple will and a living will that was prepared by a lawyer in the state of Florida in 1993. I am now living in Virginia. My life circumstances have not changed that would cause me to change anything in that will. Would there be any problems or issues I should be aware of with probating this Florida-prepared will in Virginia? Would it be wise to have a new will prepared because I now live in Virginia? Thanks : )
Re: Will prepared in former state of residence
The reason(s) to change a will do not involve a change of domicile(place of legal residence) by the testator (maker of will), as long as the will was executed in accordance with the laws of the state where it was made.
However, of course, there are valid reasons to change a will, but they will normally involve the substantive content of the will and changes in the life circumstances of the testator and/or the will’s designated beneficiaries and not merely a change in the residence of the will’s maker.
Michael E. Hendrickson
Attorney & Counsellor at Law
211 North Union Street Suite 100
Alexandria, 22314
Re: Will prepared in former state of residence
The reason(s) to change a will do not involve a change of domicile(place of legal residence) by the testator (maker of will), as long as the will was executed in accordance with the laws of the state where it was made.
However, of course, there are valid reasons to change a will, but they will normally involve the substantive content of the will and changes in the life circumstances of the testator and/or the will’s designated beneficiaries and not merely a change in the residence of the will’s maker.
Michael E. Hendrickson
Attorney & Counsellor at Law
211 North Union Street Suite 100
Alexandria, 22314
Re: Will prepared in former state of residence
The reason(s) to change a will do not involve a change of domicile(place of legal residence) by the testator (maker of will), as long as the will was executed in accordance with the laws of the state where it was made.
However, of course, there are valid reasons to change a will, but they will normally involve the substantive content of the will and changes in the life circumstances of the testator and/or the will’s designated beneficiaries and not merely a change in the residence of the will’s maker.
Michael E. Hendrickson
Attorney & Counsellor at Law
211 North Union Street Suite 100
Alexandria, 22314
Re: Will prepared in former state of residence
The reason(s) to change a will do not involve a change of domicile(place of legal residence) by the testator (maker of will), as long as the will was executed in accordance with the laws of the state where it was made.
However, of course, there are valid reasons to change a will, but they will normally involve the substantive content of the will and changes in the life circumstances of the testator and/or the will’s designated beneficiaries and not merely a change in the residence of the will’s maker.
Michael E. Hendrickson
Attorney & Counsellor at Law
211 North Union Street Suite 100
Alexandria, 22314