Can a will that cannot be admitted to probate be used to revoke another will?
A will has to be filed for probate within four years of the death of the testator. If it is not, it can’t be filed and the law will treat the dead person as if he had died intestate, without a will. There are some exceptions to this but the general rule is that the [...]
When is a will effective?
A will normally becomes effective when the testator dies. But what happens when the testator revokes a prior will or revokes a trust? Does the revocation become effective on the date of death or on the date that the will was executed? Consider these facts: A woman creates a revocable trust leaving real estate to a grandson. Later, she [...]
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