Verifying the Will's Validity: Steps for Executors

Step 1: Contact the Lawyer

• If possible, reach out to the lawyer who assisted in preparing the will.
• Request their assistance in verifying the will's validity and ensuring it's the most recent version.

Step 2: Check for Validity

• Confirm that the will meets these criteria for validity:some text
  • It must be in writing, either typed or handwritten (not digital or a recording).
  • It should bear the signature and date of your loved one, given willingly and knowingly.
  • The will must be signed when your loved one was of legal age (usually over 18 in most states).
  • It should be free from any fraudulent activities.
  • Two valid witnesses (not a spouse or beneficiary and over 18 years old) must have