My mother hand wrote her will signed it and had it notorized is it valid?

Question

I need expertise advise on will writing.

Answer 1

It is very much valid. and she saved alot of money. now what I would do is give it to the person she want to take care of everything after she dies. put in envolope and no one opens it till after she dies.

Answer 2

This varies according to state law.  In CA, notorizing means nothing but it must be signed by two disinterested witnesses.

Answer 3

Well, to a certain point it's legal, but having an actual will, will be better.  handwriting a will can become a problem when you have multiple siblings fighting over stuff.  A true will, will isolate everything in a more of a legal fashion, which will be much easier after she passes on. If you're the only child then I'd think it would be okay, You'll be surprised who comes out of the woodwork when someone dies.  So it's usually better to have it on a legal document.

Answer 4

if she wrote her will and had it witnessed, and signed by two people (not family members included in her will) then yes it is valid.

Answer 5

depends on state/national law and since you didn't tell us where your mother is, we can't help much.

my state requires two witnesses to the Will -- all they witness is that the author of the Will claims it is their Will, not what is in it.  I think the notary is also required and have forgotten.

your mother's Will may be perfectly valid -- handwriting isn't a problem -- and you need to find the law concerning other necessary steps [such as the witnesses, if any are required].

Answer 6

It depends on your location.  Most states also require that you obtain letters of testamentary (will state the legal representative) and supply a death certificate to your banking institution as they don't acknowledge a will.

Money does strange things to people!!!  If their isn't a Living Trust or any other legal document stating who the legal representative is then make sure that the person who is to be the legal representative file as soon as possible.  Depending on the amount of money left (or the estate) then I would seek legal counsel.  All the best!!

Answer 7

Yes, as long as its notorized by someone whos authorized .