Types Of Wills

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A Holographic Will is a handwritten will that was prepared without witnesses. Few states recognize holographic wills, and only in certain circumstances. Oral Wills, also called “nuncupative wills,” are recognized in only a few states and usually only in compelling situations such as the impending death of a soldier in wartime.

A Self-Proving Will has been witnessed and signed with the formalities required by law. Your will should be updated if:

• You marry or divorce
• You give birth to or adopt a child
• When a family member or other beneficiary of your estate dies
• When someone you’ve named as an executor, trustee, or guardian is no longer able to fulfill that role
• When you decide to change an executor, trustee, or guardian
• When you want to change the way your property will be distributed
• When you move to another state
• When your net worth increases dramatically

Contact our office in Kootenai County to schedule a consultation with an experienced and skilled family law attorney specializing in wills.