Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio

Re: will

The question and facts you cite are difficult to answer without more information. One would need to know if this was an original will or a copy; also, whether the amendment was done properly, by way of what is called a Codicil, or whether it was done on the face of the document. Generally, an attempt to amend a will by marginal notations, crossing out language or adding other language, etc., is not effective.

In order for a writing to be a "Last Will," certain formalities must be observed under Ohio law, so you should have the document and the entire situation reviewed by an experienced probate lawyer.

Re: will

First of all, copies cannot be probated. Only an original. It is hard to say without seeing it but it may mean that a previous will had a different fiduciary. Best Regards, Edward DiCato

Re: will

Wills are "amended" through the use of a codicil so if this document is titled codicil then there would be another previous document.