Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

my mom's will is said to be null and voided because signed it as her power of attorney in her presence and that of her lawyer and withness..........she also has a previous will. does all go back to the previous will


Asked on 7/22/09, 3:13 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

You cannot sign a will by power of attorney. The will is null and void. Unless the previous will was destroyed by your mother, the previous will would be used.

Mike.

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Answered on 7/27/09, 8:17 am


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