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Olav23 · 04-17-2007, 07:15 PM

Hi All!

If you validly execute a will in California when you live in California, then move to Florida for your retirement, does your California will go with you? Or do you have to re-execute it in Florida?

I know that if you execute the will in California and and die in California, the will is good in Florida for property located in Florida. That is not my question here. My question is when you change domiciles, do you also need to re-execute your will?

Also, if the CA will is valid, which State's rules of construction apply - the state where executed (CA) or the state where it is admitted to probate (FL)?

Any insight on this issue is much appreciated. Thanks!

04-17-2007, 07:15 PM	#1
Olav23 Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 423	Hi All! If you validly execute a will in California when you live in California, then move to Florida for your retirement, does your California will go with you? Or do you have to re-execute it in Florida? I know that if you execute the will in California and and die in California, the will is good in Florida for property located in Florida. That is not my question here. My question is when you change domiciles, do you also need to re-execute your will? Also, if the CA will is valid, which State's rules of construction apply - the state where executed (CA) or the state where it is admitted to probate (FL)? Any insight on this issue is much appreciated. Thanks!