Is a Will and Power of Attorneymade by my mother in Canada also legal in the US?
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Is a Will and Power of Attorneymade by my mother in Canada also legal in the US?
My mother is now staying with me in the states so I can take care of her after a sudden illness several months ago.
Asked on April 8, 2013 under Estate Planning, Texas
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Victor Waid / Law Office of Victor Waid
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I don't see why not, as long as the provisions of the docments were valid and validly executed in Canada.
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