If somebody signed a handwritten paper saying that they agree to a settlement, can they change they’re mind?
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If somebody signed a handwritten paper saying that they agree to a settlement, can they change they’re mind?
Asked on November 13, 2012 under Estate Planning, North Carolina
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Catherine Blackburn / Blackburn Law Firm
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
A settlement is a contract. It is valid if the elements of a contract are met, and handwritten contracts are valid. If you want to change your mind on a settlement, then you need to consult a lawyer immediately. There may be a valid reason to avoid the settlement, but time will only make this more difficult.
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