Posted by Gregory Singleton | Jun 09, 2021 |
A “no contest clause”, or “in terrorem clause” is a provision in a will or trust which states that if a person challenges the will, then their inheritance through the will or trust is void and they get nothing. They are not always enforceable, depending on the jurisdiction. Also, if not drafted c...
Posted by Gregory Singleton | Jun 09, 2021 |
Today we explore what is a “joint will”. Is this a real thing and are they something you should be considering? Or, are they a relic of the past that has no place in modern estate planning. We also look briefly at the alternatives, including mirror wills, joint revocable living trusts, and separa...