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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
North Collins Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).
  • Serving North Collins, NY and Erie County, New York

  • Law Firm with 40 lawyers2 awards

  • Serving As Legal Counsel to Corporations & Individuals Across Syracuse & Central New York For Over 120 Years.

  • Estate Planning LawyersAlternative Dispute Resolution, Commercial Transactions and Litigation, and 8 more

Lewis Gianola, PLLC

4.5
101 Reviews
  • Serving North Collins, NY and Erie County, New York

  • Law Firm with 16 lawyers2 awards

  • A Law firm established in 1972

  • Estate Planning LawyersCommercial Law, Trial Practice, and 42 more

Roy H. Cunningham
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Estate planning attorneys help individuals prepare for the management and distribution of their assets after death or incapacitation. They create legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Their work ensures a client’s wishes are honored, minimizes potential taxes, and simplifies the process for their loved ones.

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Commonly Asked Estate Planning Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Would judges follow a signed will over one that was not?

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Answered by attorney Gerald A Bagazinski (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Gerald A. Bagazinski
It depends on whether there is reason to believe the will had been executed. The court must determine the existence and location of the will.
It depends on whether there is reason to believe the will had been executed. The court must determine the existence and location of the will.

Would judges follow a signed will over one that was not?

Answered by attorney Maxwell Livingston
Estate Planning lawyer at Karp & Iancu S.C.
Most likely yes, under the doctrine of Dependant relative revocation - to effectuate the intent of the closest enforceable document.
Most likely yes, under the doctrine of Dependant relative revocation - to effectuate the intent of the closest enforceable document.

How do I update my will?

Answered by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett
Estate Planning lawyer at The Garrett Law Firm, PLLC
You can either replace it with a new Will or, if you are only making small changes, amend it with a Codicil.  A Codicil must be executed with the same formality as a Will.  Contact a local estate planning attorney to make sure it is done right.
You can either replace it with a new Will or, if you are only making small changes, amend it with a Codicil.  A Codicil must be executed with the same formality as a Will.  Contact a local estate planning attorney to make sure it is done right.
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