do we have to use a Lawyer again to change it and re-write.another one? Ifs it legal to write up a will yourself and have it notorized by 3 people, would it be legal and over write the previous will? I heard that it was legit to do it youself and would hold up in court if it was signed and notorized by 3 people. Is this true? I need your help ASAP. Serious people only. Thank you.
2007-08-19 17:23:03 · 6 answers · asked by Rhiannon2 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The new will can always revoke any of the previous written wills & the clause regarding this revocation can be inserted in the new will too. The new will have to be duly signed & witnessed & can be used by the executer of the will to get the property of the deceased testator executed after getting the probation order from the civil court . The previous will written & witnessed by any lawyer hardly makes any difference because the will is with regard will of the testator not the lawyer which the testator can always revoke & make a new will, what the lawyer has to do in such case.
2007-08-19 17:45:43 · answer #1 · answered by vijay m Indian Lawyer 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
If this is in the United States, the fact that a lawyer was the notary or witness on a previous will is not relevant. A person legally can draft a will themselves -- it is just incredibly stupid to do so if you have any assets. Templates can't advise you on alternative options and the legal effect of one alternative.
Every state has slightly different rules on the formalities involved in drafting and executing a will and on how estates are administered after death. Unless you have a really complex situation requiring trusts or something, you should be able to find a competent lawyer willing to draft one for less than $200.00. Doing it correctly will save your family a lot of money when you are dead and gone.
2007-08-19 17:44:06 · answer #2 · answered by Tmess2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A person who wrote a will can change his/her will anytime; witnesses are needed, a lawyer is not necessary (but it is always good to have one if substantial funds are involved).
2007-08-19 17:35:27 · answer #3 · answered by OC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the last will & testament is the one probate courts use to execute. They trump all previous wills.
Absolutely, you can do it yourself. They even have templates online where you can get ideas.
2007-08-19 17:30:18 · answer #4 · answered by Glen B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if the will was alreadt sign by a lawery then it will ahve to be rewirten and sign by the same lawery again . you not use a Notary for a will plus no from the faimly can sign for a notary.like for a notary it has to be oustide the faimly no one married into the faimly .but if the will ahs to be redone the same lawery has to do it .
2007-08-19 17:32:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
l would have it witnessed by a justice of peace though just to make sure, they sell home will kits every where, just follow the instructions
2007-08-19 17:32:59 · answer #6 · answered by t.s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋