After having a Will signed, witnessed and notarized, do we need to file it in the courts?

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After having a Will signed, witnessed and notarized, do we need to file it in the courts?

Asked on October 31, 2014 under Estate Planning, Georgia

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 9 years ago | Contributor

Generally speaking, states do not require that you file a Last Will and Testament in the Probate court prior to the death of the Testator (the person who made the Will).  Try and keep it in a safe place and make sure that there are copies in case something does happen.  Copies can be used at times if the original can not be located but it is not what you should rely on.  Good luck.


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