2007-12-06 15:21:00 · 3 answers · asked by snrubmas 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
He is not licensed in my state. I'm not planning on filing them with the court, but only getting them notarized.
2007-12-06 15:35:20 · update #1
I doubt he would. It could be construed as the unauthorized practice of law.
That does not necessarily mean the will is or would be invalid.
update- Richard has made the assumption that your will would be properly executed in compliance with the laws of your state. I am not willing to make that assumption.
It does not matter that you are not filing it with a court. Generally, wills are not made invalid because of who prepared it but rather because of the method it is executed.
Your best bet is to have an experienced and licensed probate attorney in your state make sure you have complied with the relevant laws.
2007-12-06 15:26:30 · answer #1 · answered by C B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your will will still be valid - it would be even if you did it yourself and didn't use a lawyer at all - but your attorney is taking a risk of opening himself up to charges of unauthorized practice of law, which culd cost him his license.
I'm surprised he's willing to do it - all lawyers know it's a BIG no-no.
Richard
2007-12-06 16:00:20 · answer #2 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If he is licensed in your state, yes.
2007-12-06 15:29:43 · answer #3 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋