no new will

[camps]

What is the name of your state?MA
My father passed away 7 years ago. My parent had a joint will. My mother has not prepared an new will. If she should pass without a new will, does the original will stand?

 

[seniorjudge]

What is the name of your state?MA
My father passed away 7 years ago. My parent had a joint will. My mother has not prepared an new will. If she should pass without a new will, does the original will stand?

It should be BUT this is an exceptionally important document, so I would make sure ma goes to a probate attorney to find out for sure.

 

[Dandy Don]

Does she have her own signed original of the will or were you planning on using her husband's will, which would not be valid to use for her estate now?

 

[camps]

She does not have the original will, I do. They had given it to me years ago. I'm not sure why she doesn't want to prepare a new will. Would it be easier for her to have one of our names (4 children) on her accounts, deed, etc. should she decide not to prepare a new will?
Ma.

 

[seniorjudge]

Q: Would it be easier for her to have one of our names (4 children) on her accounts, deed, etc. should she decide not to prepare a new will?

A: Yes.