Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
How to rescind a will
My Mom has got a will that she wants to rescind. There are probably copies with the (soon-to-be previous) executor, her lawyer (possibly) and she could probably has one or 2 stashed somewhere also. What must she do?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: How to rescind a will
She should write a new one. That will cancel out any previous wills and/or codicils, if properly worded.
In addition, just have her tear up the original. Copies can not be offered for probate.
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