Full question:
I made a will regarding disposal of my property and have deposited it with the Probate Division of the Superior Court. My children are unware of its existence and shall only be informed by my attorney after my death. When does the will I made come into effect? Is it soon after my death or is it after probate proceedings?
- Category: Wills and Estates
- Subcategory: Execution
- Date:
- State: Vermont
Answer:
A will does not take effect immediately upon death. It only comes into effect once it is proved and allowed during probate proceedings. This means that the estate, both real and personal, does not pass to the beneficiaries until the court has validated the will. According to Vermont law, specifically 14 V.S.A. § 101, a will must be proved and allowed in the probate division of the superior court, or by appeal in the superior or Supreme Court, for it to be effective.
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