Can a draft a will be filed and recorded?
A Will can be filed in the probate court for safe keeping prior to a person's death, but it is not binding until the person dies. There may be serious questions as to whether the "draft" was executed properly. For instance, someone who is a beneficiary may have acted as a witness which would invalidate the Will. A Will does not have to be initialled on every page in order for it to be valid although that is a good practice. You should have a lawyer review the Will to see if it was executed properly. Additionally, the guardian should ascertain if the Will comports with what is understood to be your grandmother's wishes while she was of sound mind. If it is not, the guardian should act to establish an estate plan for your grandmother through the authority as guardian.
