Marietta, GA asked in Estate Planning for Georgia

Q: I lived in Louisiana but now live in Georgia - I created my will before moving several years ago. Is it valid in GA?

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Robert W. Hughes Jr.
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Robert W. Hughes Jr.
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  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: As song as the will was witnessed by two people when it was signed, the will is valid. It would be better if it also contained a Self Proving Affidavit signed by a notary and meeting Georgia's standards. It would not hurt for you to pay a lawyer for 15-20 minutes time to review your document to assure you it conforms with Georgia law.

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