THE Probate GUY - LAW Offices OF Robert L. Cohen›
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FAQs
What do I do?
Please call me to discuss it immediately. Do not pay any of the creditors. There are special rules in probate when it comes to creditors and them being paid. I can absolutely explain it to you and, in most instances, save the estate significant money.
Q: Can I rip up my old will and make a new one?
Rip it up, tear it up, toss it in the fireplace. If you want to revoke a will, the best way to do it is by completely destroying it. Some people try to revoke a will by writing REVOKED on it or crossing out the parts they want to change and writing in new provisions on the same will. These methods might not be effective. In fact, it might actually lead to a will contest and litigation that makes probate take even longer and cost more to get through.
Q: What happens to my will if I left everything to my spouse, but we get divorced?
Great time to change your will! If you divorce or remarry, provisions in your will relating to your former spouse can make that part of your will invalid and could cause extra problems in probate. If you just need to change a portion of your will, you can draft a separate document known as a codicil that makes changes to your will. A codicil has to meet legal requirements to be effective, so get a lawyer.
This information can be found on the FAQ page on our website.
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