Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Arkansas
wills/property
husband &i had our wills done in wa state have moved to arkansas is will still valid and also bought new home here its in husbands name do we need a quit claim deed to protect my interest in the home
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: wills/property
Wills are generally valid from state to state, if they use the same language required in the different state. However, I don't know what the laws in Washington are and how they differ with AR laws on inheritance. Your will may be valid, but I would advise having an AR attorney look at it to see if it meets AR standards for wills, in case they are different from Washington. If not done correctly, it could cause the will to not be enforceable.
As far as the home, if your husband passed, the house would pass to whoever was named in his will to receive it. If you had it in both of your names, it would go directly to you, with or without the will. So, yes, it would be a good idea to do a quitclaim deed to protect your interest in the home.
Re: wills/property
Always a good idea to have an AR attorney look over the wills and discuss the house situation. Look for an attorney who handles estates and probate.
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