Q: Is a will made in Georgia good in California?
A: Assuming that is meets the statutory requirements of a will in California, yes, it should be valid in California. If you have any concern, you would be wise to have it reviewed by a California estate planning attorney.
A:
According to California Probate Code:
6113. A written will is validly executed if its execution complies
with any of the following:
(a) The will is executed in compliance with Section 6110 or 6111
or Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 6200) (California statutory
will) or Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 6380) (Uniform
International Wills Act).
(b) The execution of the will complies with the law at the time of
execution of the place where the will is executed.
(c) The execution of the will complies with the law of the place
where at the time of execution or at the time of death the testator
is domiciled, has a place of abode, or is a national.
A: According to California Probate Code: 6113. A written will is validly executed if its execution complies with any of the following: (a) The will is executed in compliance with Section 6110 or 6111 or Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 6200) (California statutory will) or Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 6380) (Uniform International Wills Act). (b) The execution of the will complies with the law at the time of execution of the place where the will is executed. (c) The execution of the will complies with the law of the place where at the time of execution or at the time of death the testator is domiciled, has a place of abode, or is a national.
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