Can a Will expire?

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Can a Will expire?

Is a 40 year old Will still valid?

Asked on June 11, 2017 under Estate Planning, New York

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

Wills do not expire. Many are years old when they are filed with the probate court. As long as the Will was valid at the time that it was executed, it is valid now. That having been said, if the the person who wrote the Will (i.e. the "testator") is still living, they may want to update the Will due to possible changes in life circumstances, their assets, etc.

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

Wills do not expire. Many are years old when they are filed with the probate court. As long as the Will was valid at the time that it was executed, it is valid now. That having been said, if the the person who wrote the Will (i.e. the "testator") is still living, they may want to update the Will due to possible changes in life circumstances, their assets, etc.


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