Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Tennessee
I have a question about a will. If a person has only one page of a will, does that make that page null basically? My mother has told me that she has willed me her home and property, but she has given me only the page that this information appears on. She's always been secretive and frankly not very trustworthy. If she doesn't, I will be homeless (I have a LOT of health issues). Would appreciate your assistance!
1 Answer from Attorneys
One page of a Will likely insufficient to constitute a Will that can be probated in the event of your mother's death. Understand that other than the requirement that a person cannot disinherit their spouse, in Tennessee a person can leave their property to anyone or any entity whether or not they are related. In order to have a Will that can be probated you (or someone who is proposing to probate the Will) will need the original when she dies. If you don't have the original you could attempt to set up a complete copy as a "lost instrument" in some circumstances. T
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