Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Georgia

handwritten will supercede original

If I have a legal Will drawn up by an attorney, and several years later write out one by hand and have it witnessed, does the handwritten will supercede the original?


Asked on 4/09/07, 1:22 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

Re: handwritten will supercede original

Yes, as long as it is properly prepared and executed. Note the key word is "properly". You have to decide if it is worth saving a few hundred dollars for a lawyer to make sure it is right.

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Answered on 4/09/07, 2:04 pm
Robert Thompson J. Robert Thompson Attorney

Re: handwritten will supercede original

yes, if the handwritten will is valid. To be valid, it must be properly witnessed. You should have it examined by an attorney to be sure.

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Answered on 4/09/07, 2:16 pm


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