Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
last will and testament
do copies of a will need to be signed?
Asked on 3/13/07, 10:57 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
Re: last will and testament
Only the original, signed will can be probated
Answered on 3/13/07, 8:43 pm
Norman Nadel
Norman Nadel, Esq.
Re: last will and testament
Only the original Will should be signed. A copy of that document should not be signed by the testator.
Answered on 3/13/07, 11:18 am