Q: My husband & I made wills in1970 and were living in WV. We now live in Louisiana. Are our wills still legal?
A: I would strongly recommend having a Louisiana attorney review the wills with you. I'm confident that your situations have changed in the last fifty years, and, even if the wills may be valid, there may be a provision or bequest in the wills that may not be legal or enforceable under Louisiana law.
A: Yes, your Wills would likely be given full effect, as most states have "uniform Will" laws for situations like that. However, do your Wills still meet all of your needs, especially considering that Louisiana has community property law and forced heirship concerns? You should review the Will and discuss with counsel well versed in Louisiana probate, if it still meets all of your intentions and unique concerns with Louisiana law.
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