Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Un signed Will

My grandma did original will in 1989, she since inherieted over 1m and redid her will grandma died before new will could be signed. New will was dictated to an attorney. Theold will statesthe estate is to be divided 2 ways the new will makes sure grand children receive their fair share 8 ways

1. Which will should be used and is it possible to contest and have new will used.


Asked on 5/07/99, 9:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
WILLIAM BRANDWEIN WILLIAM A. BRANDWEIN, A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORP.

Re: Un signed Will

IF THE NEW WILL WAS NOT SIGNED IT ISN'T EFFECTIVE AS A WILL. A NEW WILL REVOKES THE OLD. SINCE NEVER SIGNED WITH THE PROPER TESTAMENTARY CAPACITY OR HAND WRITTEN, THE OLD WILL UNLESS REVOKED PREVIOUSLY, STANDS.

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Answered on 5/14/99, 12:52 am


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