Can foreign wills be probated in Delaware?

In Delaware, foreign wills can indeed be probated, provided they meet specific legal requirements set forth by the state's probate laws. This means that if a will was created outside of Delaware but complies with the formalities and requirements for wills in Delaware, it may be accepted for probate in the state.

Delaware recognizes the validity of wills executed in accordance with the laws of the state or country where the will was made, or in accordance with the laws of Delaware itself. This legal flexibility is crucial as it allows individuals who have assets in Delaware but are not residents or who have executed wills in other jurisdictions to settle their estates in compliance with local laws.

This approach reflects Delaware's open stance toward foreign wills, contrasting with the other options that either suggest a blanket prohibition or impose unnecessary conditions, such as notarization or citizenship status, that are not in line with the state's probate policy.