Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Colorado
I have a will that I made myself. Do I have to file it at the court house? It has been signed and witnessed.
Asked on 10/04/09, 3:03 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Bernard Greenberg
KOKISH & GOLDMANIS, P.C.
You have a couple of issues to consider. First, the Will does not need to be filed, although you can if you wish the Court to hold the Will.
Second, if you did the Will yourself, was it typed, or is it handwritten? If it is handwritten, you should not have any witnesses. A holographic Will (one in your handwriting) should be entirely in your handwriting and not be witnessed.
Answered on 10/09/09, 3:31 pm