PA will question

[nittfan]

Hello. My husband and I reside in Pennsylvania. My husband and I have a current, joint will on file. Can my spouse, without my knowledge have a
2nd, "secret" will in which he leaves monies/etc. to another person that would be upheld in court?

Thank you.

 

[nittfan]

No responses?

Hello. Was this a stupid question or what? Is there anyone familiar with Pennsylvania law that knows whether a person can have two wills ........... one without the spouse's knowledge, and if so would it "stand up" in court? I should add that we have no children. Thank you.

 

[lwpat]

It depends on the wording of the wills. You can have them reviewed by an attorney to be sure but the answer is probably.

 

[nittfan]

So, if I am understanding this correctly, I can think I am safe in that my husband and I have a joint will, but he can have a separate will that I am not aware of? So, when we have our joint will re-done, I should be certain that it contains verbage such as "this is our only will", etc? Thank you.

 

[lwpat]

Have the wills done by an attorney. He will know the proper wording to be sure that a contract is formed.