Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Georgia

My will states that if my wife precedes me in death, the estate will go to our daughter. The will was written before the birth of our second daughter. Do i need to have the will amended? it does state that the will is made in contemplation of the future birth of children to me and is not to be revoked by any such event, such future children being treated for purposes hereunder as children of mine. It also states that I give bequeath and devise to my children, per stirpes, all of my property both real and personal, of every sort whatsoever and wherever situation in fee simple, to share and share alike.


Asked on 5/05/17, 12:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

While what you posted hints the will MAY be adequate, given how very inexpensive it is to have a lawyer review it (and redo it if necessary) it would be extremely foolish at best and catastrophic at worst not to see a lawyer. The birth of another child may also mean you need to rework insurance and retirement to coordinate with the will, and do other things. Your children are too important to take a chance.

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Answered on 5/05/17, 12:52 pm


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