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:
Generally, a will may not come into effect and the real and the personal estate shall not pass to the beneficiaries until proved and allowed in the probate proceedings, or in an appeal in the superior or Supreme Court. The relevant statutory provision in this regard is stated below.14 V.S.A. § 101 reads:
“A will shall not pass either real or personal estate unless it is proved and allowed in the probate division of the superior court, or by appeal in the superior or Supreme Court.”
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