Is it necessary or advisable to update Wills when moving to another state?
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Is it necessary or advisable to update Wills when moving to another state?
We sold our home and we have no other assets in our former state of residence. Is it necessary or advisable to update or rewrite our Wills?
Asked on March 5, 2012 under Estate Planning, Massachusetts
Answers:
Hong Shen / Roberts Law Group
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
It depends. Most times if the will is valid in one state then it is valid in another. But check your state law to make sure whether you need to attach a self-proving affidavit.
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