Last Wills
Find answers to questions you might have about last wills, and get a better understanding of how they're written, what happens if they're contested, and more.
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Joint Last Wills and Testaments
Joint last wills and testaments provide for the disposition of the assets of two people, most often a husband and wife although they can be between any two people. A joint will is one document and is also known by the term “mutual will,” but it should not be confused with a “mirror will,” which refers to a will that is identical to another will.
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Legatee, Heir, Beneficiary, and Devisee: What Are the Differences?
A quick guide to the language of inheritance to help you make sense of who's who in an estate plan.
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The Case Against Joint Wills for Married Couples
Making one will for two people is usually not advisable because it's irrevocable after the first spouse's death.
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Last Wills of Former U.S. Presidents
From minimum wage workers to the president of the United States, everyone should have a will. Many individuals can make a will themselves. People who own multiple pieces of property, have more complicated families, or have achieved celebrity status may want to consult with a lawyer to create their last will and testament.
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12 Things that Are Wrong with Your Last Will
Don't make these common mistakes when writing your last will.
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3 Tips to Help Prevent Contesting a Will After You're Gone
Avoid challenges to your will by planning for conflicts that could occur.
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9 Famous People Who Died Without a Will
For these celebrities, the effects of their lack of planning had consequences.
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Top 10 Considerations When Naming a Guardian in Your Will
Without specifying a legal guardian in your will, you are leaving this hugely important decision up to strangers.
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24 Things You May Not Know About Wills but Should
Wills aren't complicated, but you should know what they do and don't control.
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Sibling Rivalry: What Happens When a Sibling Disputes a Parent's Will
While most wills are upheld in courts, there are four main legal reasons that a will may be overturned.
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