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Taylor & Miller LLP

  • 133 S. Peterboro St., Canastota, NY 13032

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Kiley, Feldmann, Whalen, Devine & Patane, P.C.

  • 214 S. Peterboro St., Canastota, NY 13032

Kiley Law Firm, P.C.

  • 3232 Seneca Tpke., Canastota, NY 13032-1371

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Estate planning attorneys help individuals prepare for the management and distribution of their assets after death or incapacitation. They create legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Their work ensures a client’s wishes are honored, minimizes potential taxes, and simplifies the process for their loved ones.

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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Where can I inquire about a last will and testament?

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Answered by attorney Donald Keith Broad (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Broad Law Firm, LLC
If you are a beneficiary or potential beneficiary, you can challenge the will but you will have to show that it was not proper under the law or that a more recent will exists. However, to show the latter, you will have to actually find the more recent will. There is no one place that wills can be found. You should check desks, file cabinets, bank safe deposit boxes, safes, and attorney's offices where you think the deceased may have done business.
If you are a beneficiary or potential beneficiary, you can challenge the will but you will have to show that it was not proper under the law or that a more recent will exists. However, to show the latter, you will have to actually find the more recent will. There is no one place that wills can be found. You should check desks, file cabinets, bank safe deposit boxes, safes, and attorney's offices where you think the deceased may have done business.
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Would judges follow a signed will over one that was not?

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Answered by attorney James P Frederick (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Frederick & Frederick Attorneys at Law
Generally, the answer is yes. A Will generally must be signed to be valid in Michigan. We did have one case where the judge was willing to admit an unsigned copy of a Will. It depends on the facts of the case and it depends on the judge. I would think there would need to be compelling evidence to admit the unsigned Will.
Generally, the answer is yes. A Will generally must be signed to be valid in Michigan. We did have one case where the judge was willing to admit an unsigned copy of a Will. It depends on the facts of the case and it depends on the judge. I would think there would need to be compelling evidence to admit the unsigned Will.
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Would judges follow a signed will over one that was not?

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Answered by attorney Timothy Steven Jones (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of Timothy Jones, PLLC
Wills are generally not valid unless they're signed. If the will is not handwritten, it also needs to have the signatures of two witnesses. The latest will that's been signed, and, if necessary, also has the signatures of witnesses, is the valid will.
Wills are generally not valid unless they're signed. If the will is not handwritten, it also needs to have the signatures of two witnesses. The latest will that's been signed, and, if necessary, also has the signatures of witnesses, is the valid will.
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