Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Kentucky
What to do now
I was appointed to get somethings in a holographic will, signed and dated by the deceased. The problem is that no one not even the bank people will state that it is the deceased signature, it was signed in 2003 and the signature card they have on file is very old. What do i do now, I have told them i would take a lie detector test or do whatever asked of me!
I have been told i could get a handwriting expert to do this and prove that it is the deceased handwriting.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: What to do now
this is what happens when folks want to do things "their way". In order for you to receive what you were given in the will, it will have to be probated and for that, you will need at least two witnesses (as you have been advised) to verify to the Court that this will was in the handwriting of the deceased. these persons can be neighbors, friends and relatives. I've seen intorduction of letters, etc to back up the testimony. If this cannot be done, then the Court considers that the decedent died without a will and the property is divided according to the statutes of Kentucky. I think you should consult a local attorney and have him/her help you probate the estate. He/she knows how to do this.
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