Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Re: Will with property in two states

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A will written in another state may or may not be valid in Florida depending on how it was written. I suggest that you visit with a Florida attorney who can review your will and let you know if it meets the requirements of a self-proving will in Florida which is very specific. If not, I would have it redrawn to avoid problems in trying to locate witnesses upon one of the parties death.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.