| Wills - The Writing Requirement |
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| A written will is obviously required to be in writing. What the writing requirement really means is that the medium a will is written in must be sufficiently permanent. The medium must be permanent enough to provide a reliable record of the testator's testamentary desires for the probate court.More... |
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| Co-Ownership Myths - I |
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| One of the most confusing aspects of estate planning is the numerous myths about co-ownership of property. Many people do not understand the differences between a tenancy in common and a joint tenancy with right of survivorship. Many people do not understand what a tenancy by the entirety is or was. Many people do not understand the differences between the common law forms of co-ownership and community property. Moreover, people may define their own forms of co-ownership by contract. This article discusses some of the many myths about the co-ownership of property.More... |
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| Spousal Election |
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| 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 language that is clear and indisputable. Alas, the language in a will may be unclear or vague. This article discusses the protection of the testator's surviving spouse from complete disinheritance.More... |
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| The Natural Objects of One's Bounty - II |
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| This article is the second part of a three-part series describing the traditional names for the various members of one's family.More... |
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| Powers and Duties of an Attorney-in-Fact |
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| Your attorney-in-fact only has the financial authority you grant him in the document creating a durable power of attorney for finances. More... |
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