Probate courts require “wet-signed” original Wills. If an original Will is not available, it is presumed revoked. Further, copies of Wills are also presumed revoked. However, an exception exists to use a copy when compelling evidence is presented to establish that it is intended to represent the original. Without an original or authenticated copy, intestacy laws will take over.

80% of Wills include special gifts. But if a valid Will doesn’t exist, intestacy laws distribute by formulas that ignore special gifts. Thus, a gift to support a special needs child will be voided. Gifts to other relatives like grandkids will be voided. Gifts to charities, schools and churches will be voided. Even worse, surviving family members may fight with each other, damaging relationships forever.

WillDriver is an easy 3-step process. First, declare the location of an Original Will. Next, upload a Copy of Will. Finally, name a legacy team including Will owner, spouse and executor(s). WillDriver sends annual acknowledgement emails to legacy team members to build an Authentication Report that documents the intent for estate documents and backups to be actionable.