QUESTION
Can relative file old will if I already filed new will?
Asked on Jan 06th, 2018 on Wills and Probate - Virginia
More details to this question:
My cousin wanted to make sure I was taken care of before he passed. Money to buy my home back in full. Bank said needed court ok nd death certificate. I'm going to be served eviction notice any day. Wasn't aware of old will. Cousin lived with us for 4 yrs. After my husband died last march, it was just me nd my cousin. I was his cousin/caretaker. Had Parkinson's nd was 85. He just wanted to make sure I keep my home. Can relative filing old will mess me up?? Thanks.
1 ANSWER
Sharon Moss
If your cousin executed a new will prior to death, normally that is the will that would be followed. However, if the relative that filed the old will is contesting the new will, you may have to litigate to have the court determine if the new will was executed under duress. You should contact an attorney and provide copies of both wills so that you can get more specific answers.
Answered on Jan 08th, 2018 at 6:40 AM