Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Washington
can a will be legal if not signed
my aunt died four or five years ago me and my stayed with her and took care of her, now we are trying to get her will thur probate but now we find she did not sign it.
Asked on 12/09/01, 11:35 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Charles Cruikshank
Cruikshank Law Office-Since 1975
Re: can a will be legal if not signed
An unsigned will will not be admitted to probate in Washington, and thus will not be recognized by the courts. There may be other ways to achieve recognition for your anunt's wishes, depending on the circumstances. More facts are needed in order to make a determination.
Answered on 12/10/01, 11:05 am
Rodney Berry
Berry, Kessler, Crutchfield and Taylor
Re: can a will be legal if not signed
If it is a typed will, it must be signed and witnessed by 2 people.
Answered on 12/09/01, 11:43 am