Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas
My step father died....I was named as executor of the will that was drafted in 2000.... Within the last few months he wrote a document that was notarized stating that everything should go to his friend. Does the notarized letter void or supersede the will?
Asked on 4/06/10, 6:21 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Mark Dunn
Mark D. Dunn
You need to take the "notarized letter" to a lawyer. It could qualify as a will (but probably doesn't).
A will is a very special document, and if a certain "questionable" document doesnt' meet the specifications for it to be a will, then a court would probably find that the signing of it was not a TESTAMENTARY ACT.
Answered on 4/12/10, 12:40 pm
Cheryl Rivera Smith
The Smith Law Firm
The judge will decide. I would open probate with your will and hope for the best.
Answered on 4/13/10, 8:23 am
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