Valid Will

[chas0506]

Is a will null and void if someone has written on the original other than the testator and the witness

 

[quincy]

Is a will null and void if someone has written on the original other than the testator and the witness

What was written?

 

[chas0506]

My father's initials CKB were written on his will by his daughter (my sister) after the will had been signed and witnessed

 

[quincy]

My father's initials CKB were written on his will by his daughter (my sister) after the will had been signed and witnessed

How do the initials affect the content of the will?

 

[chas0506]

It wouldn't change the content but my father would have been capable of doing this himself

 

[quincy]

It wouldn't change the content but my father would have been capable of doing this himself

Why didn't he?

 

[Zigner]

On what part of the will were the initials written?

 

[chas0506]

I am confused why he would not do this himself. The initials are next to his signature on the second page of his will.

 

[quincy]

I am confused why he would not do this himself. The initials are next to his signature on the second page of his will.

If the initials are next to his real signature, they should not affect the validity of the will.

Why has this become an issue?

 

[chas0506]

I would appreciate if I can add some detail. My sister had attempted to process the confirmation document (Probate) without £60,000 of savings within the estate but I confronted her with a copy of this document and she admitted the money existed and it was then added to the estate. She will not disclose any of my father's estate and I am now extremely suspicious as to her motives. I have also discovered she has written my fathers initials on his will. This just adds to the manipulative way she is acting. She will not discuss the situation.

 

[quincy]

I would appreciate if I can add some detail. My sister had attempted to process the confirmation document (Probate) without £60,000 of savings within the estate but I confronted her with a copy of this document and she admitted the money existed and it was then added to the estate. She will not disclose any of my father's estate and I am now extremely suspicious as to her motives. I have also discovered she has written my fathers initials on his will. This just adds to the manipulative way she is acting. She will not discuss the situation.

Ah. You are not in the US. FreeAdvice is a US law forum. You will want to seek advice from a solicitor in your country.

 

[chas0506]

Thanks for your time and assistance

 

[quincy]

Thanks for your time and assistance

You're welcome, chas0506. I appreciate the thanks. And I apologize for not asking for your location at the start.

Good luck.