Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Hampshire

Old Will remains the same even after new marriage.

Been together over 6 years, Married 2 years ago in 2000. Husband has a Will that was drawn up in 1995 by his attorney, and his own my husbands has placed an addendum in 1997 that isn't notarized. He said it is legal. In the 1995 and 1997, he leaves alarge portion of assets,this includes old house inherited from his parents, bank acct, life insurance, retirement funds to his only child (who is in her 30's) and has made her the executor of his estate. I am not listed anywhere as a beneficiary. I have expressed my concern about the legality and probate, not to mention his daughter and I don't get along. But he states that I shouldn't worry that if anything happens I will get 50% out right because I am his wife by law, and he doen't have to get a new will.

My question is what should I do?


Asked on 7/17/02, 4:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Roy Weddleton Granite Law

Re: Old Will remains the same even after new marriage.

As a spouse you are entitled to a statutory share of your husband's estate which may or may not be 50%. The a changes your husband made by hand do not sound like they meet legal requirements.

Go to a lawyer.

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Answered on 7/17/02, 4:52 pm


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