I heard that because the will was not filed with the court that it was not considered to be valid.?

Question

Does anyone know the law in the jurisdiction where it was executed? I thought it did not have to be filed with the court. I thought it got filed after a death.

Answer 1

Absolutely incorrect. For a will to be valid, it only needs to be genuine, and created by one of sound mind. Anything that the probate court recognizes as an accurate indication of the deceased's wishes is considered to be a valid will.

Answer 2

It needs to be filed before death with the person being of sound mind. Laws vary from state to state. It sounds like you need to contact an attorney who specializes in wills and probating estates. Good luck.