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Special Conditions in a Will

As a general rule, a devise, a bequest, a legacy, or a trust in a will may benefit any person or legal entity. One major limitation is that is that a devise, a bequest, a legacy, or a trust in a will may not benefit a person or...

What is a Trust?

A trust is related to "trust" in the ordinary sense of relying on another. A trust is a formal arrangement for property management. The management of the property is according to the original owner's directions.

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Lapse and Mistake

Lapse and Mistake

One of the main purposes for making and leaving a will is to guide the administration of the estate of the testator--the person who made the will. A will should be written in...

Limited Inheritance in Unusual Circumstances

Limited Inheritance in Unusual Circumstances

State statutes of descent and distribution are usually supplemented by other statutes or court rulings that limit or prohibit inheritance in unusual...

Handwritten and Oral Wills

Handwritten and Oral Wills

Today, the standard method of making a will is the formal witnessed written will, sometimes called an attested will. However, today's formal witnessed will has roots...