Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts
My cousin passed away in August. She did not have time to make the change to her will but did write a letter stating that she wanted to leave me 20,000 dollars. Will this be valid?
Asked on 3/25/11, 6:32 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Denise Leydon Harvey
Harvey Law Offices
No. Unless a will is changed by a codicil or by a revocation and new will, its terms as written and witnessed will stand.
Answered on 3/28/11, 9:37 am