Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Missouri

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I have a will with my previous wife. In the event of either of our deaths we willed everything to each other. I have remarried and do not have a will with my current wife. If I was to pass away, can my previous wife lay claim to anything that I have?


Asked on 7/29/07, 10:05 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Anthony Smith LawSmith

Re: Wills

Your previous wife may be sble to get some or all of the property that you might otherwise be able to devise to someone else. If you do not want that to happen, you need to invalidate that previous will. There are several ways of invalidating an earlier will. The best is usually to make a new vaild will. The other methods are be the various means of physciall destroying the paper or writing of the previus will.

It is common for individuals to botch will drafting, exectution or destruction, if they try to do it without and attorney. I suggest you consult directly with an attorney to give you advice specific to yrou situation.

Good Luck

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Answered on 7/30/07, 2:56 pm
Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

Re: Wills

Yes. You need to Revoke your existing Will and replace it with one that accurately expresses your current intentions. I would strongly advise you to hire an attorney to help you as soon as possible.

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Answered on 7/30/07, 11:31 pm


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