Sunday, July 20, 2014

Are videotaped last wills legally binding in any state in the US?

Question

Are videotaped last wills legally binding in any state in the US?



Answer

To my knowledge no, as any Will can be changed up to death. However, many people are now taping the signing of them, to provide thoughts and insights to why things are done the way specified, and to give rationals in the event there might be a contest over the contents, so the Will might not be overthrown if it had unusual or non-traditional provisions. I have done this a few times where a contest was anticipated.



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