What happens if a will is found to be invalid?

If a will is found to be invalid in the state of Wisconsin, the rules of intestate succession will be followed. Intestate succession is the process of deciding how the deceased’s assets and possessions will be divided if the person did not have a will. In order for a will to be valid in Wisconsin, it must be signed by two witnesses in the presence of the deceased and notarized. Additionally, the deceased must have had the mental capacity to understand the consequences of their actions when they signed the will. If a will is deemed to be invalid, the laws of intestacy will apply to determine the distribution of the deceased’s estate. Generally, in Wisconsin, the first beneficiaries are the surviving spouse and/or children of the deceased person. If there are no surviving family members, then the estate will be divided between other close relatives such as siblings, parents, and grandparents. If the person did not have any close relations, the estate will then be divided among distant relatives or even the state of Wisconsin. If a person does not have a valid will when they pass away, it is often complicated and time consuming to settle their estate because the laws of intestacy will apply. Therefore, it is important to make sure that your will is valid and up to date to ensure that your wishes will be honored after your death.

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