My uncle gave me a copy of his will 10 years ago and names me as his executor and put down that i get everything. Could he have changed this without telling ? What legal right do I have if I have the copy?
2007-03-24 19:06:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes he could change it by adding a codicil, or writing a new will altogether and revoking all prior wills. You have no legal rights to a copy even if you are named as the executor. In fact a will has not legal value during the lifetime of the testator.
2007-03-24 19:26:44 · answer #1 · answered by breeze1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he is still alive, he can change the will without telling you. from the time he gave it to you until this minute he can change it and there is nothing you can do even if the newer will left you out or has lessened your rights from the previous will, it is your uncle's right to do as he pleases with whatever property that he has.
but if he is already dead and you believe that the newer will is made under circumstances which leads you to doubt that your uncle will do such a will, then, go to court and contest the latest will and present your own copy of the will for probate
2007-03-25 02:37:13 · answer #2 · answered by marie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A will can be changed at any time, you need to contact the lawyer that drew it up. It's not to say that he didn't go somewhere else and have a new one done but if he did it will be registered with the wills & estates government office. Most people will continue to contact the lawyer that wrote the original will however so that's where you should start.
2007-03-25 02:15:49 · answer #3 · answered by patti duke 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as long as you follow the proper procedures. Many people suggest updating your will every year if you have children.
2007-03-25 02:22:59 · answer #4 · answered by DOOM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋