Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Maryland

Re: Multiple wills

The answer depends on development of the facts and circumstances surrounding the execution of each of the wills. A will contest (called a caveat proceeding) in Maryland is available and it depends again on the facts and circumstances that are developed. An experienced estate planning attorney should be able to handle this under MD law. Please note that my legal services are available only with a signed engagement agreement. If I can be of any help to you or people you know, give me a call as I would be pleased to provide legal support. Sincerely, Robert Beatson, II; 8-27-2001, 10:15 p.m. EDT; Law Offices of Robert Beatson, II; 9818 Glynshire Way, Potomac, MD 20854; Tel/Fax 301-340-2951; email: [email protected]; website: www.beatsonlaw.com; Licensed to practice law in DC, MD, VA, and NY.

Re: Multiple wills

There is no clear answer to your question. Wills need not

be registered to be given effect. Fraud is difficult to prove as

there must be a showing that the will in question is contrary to the

decedent's intentions, that the will in question was adopted without

the decendent having knowledge of its character, and other elements. Evidential

issues abound. Maryland's Deadman Statute (as to evidence) and caveat proceedings are

part of the applicable process aspects of the case. An attorney would be

helpful as much of the issue lies in specific wording within each will.

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