Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in North Carolina

Generally if the will was validly executed while you were in PA and complied with the PA laws, then it will be valid in NC. To be valid in North Carolina, the will must be witnessed by two people if it is typed or printed. To make the will self-proving, it should be notarized. The witnesses cannot be beneficiaries under the will. Also, the will is valid if it is entirely in your handwriting and, at the time of your death, found among your important papers. However, it is always better to have the will done by an attorney - don't count on do-it-yourself kits or home made jobs that you do yourself.

Moving or any other life-changing event (marriage, birth, death, divorce or adoption) is a great time to examine your will. Has ownership of property changed (i.e. you have bought and sold the property referenced in your will)? I would pull out your PA will and look at it. If it needs redone, I can prepare wills and related documents, if needed, for a reasonable fee. Please contact me at [email protected] if interested.