[WSBAPT] Invalid Will Question

[ebateman at crostabateman.com]

I would bring a motion asking the court to declare it invalid (or a motion for instruction) in order to provide a little protection.  I’d provide a copy of the handwritten will as an exhibit rather than actually filing it.  I think it’s risky to just hold onto it.

 

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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Ty Albertson
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2016 11:27 AM
To: WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt at lists.wsbarppt.com>
Subject: [WSBAPT] Invalid Will Question

 

I recently opened an intestate estate and some time later a handwritten will was found by the administrator of the estate at the deceased home. The will has no date, was not witnessed, and was drafted in Washington. My question is what is my responsibility with this invalid will? Should it still be filed or should I simply advise my client that the will is invalid and proceed with the probate?

Ty Albertson, Attorney 

Albertson Law LLP

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124 Kennewick Ave. #12

Kennewick, WA 99336

 

 

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