Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Washington
Will
Is A will written in CA binding in the State of WA
Asked on 12/30/07, 12:46 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Elizabeth Powell
ELizabeth Powell PS Inc
Re: Will
The CA will can pass muster in WA if it contains certain language AND is witnessed by at least two people with a self attesting affidavit of acknowledgement.
The will does not "speak" until the maker is dead, and generally probate happens in the county where the decedent was domiciled at the time of their death. It would be unusual for a person who lived in CA to have an estate probated in WA state.
Hope this helps. Elizabeth Powell
Answered on 12/31/07, 9:19 pm