Trusts and Estates
| Revocation of Healthcare Directives and Alternatives |
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| If you execute a healthcare power of attorney document and a living will, you can revoke or cancel them at any time. Most states do not require you to revoke the documents in writing. Be aware that if you have told your healthcare provider about your documents, many states require that you inform the healthcare provider of the revocation. More... |
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| What is a Will? |
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| A simple definition of a will can be found in a paralegal textbook, Edward A. Nolfi's Basic Wills, Trusts, and Estates (Glencoe/McGraw-Hill 1995). Mr. Nolfi writes that: "A will is a formal letter to the probate court judge declaring what the maker wants after death." Let's look at each part of this intriguing definition. More... |
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| Trust Modification and Termination |
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| A court will modify a trust where the trust's leading purpose is frustrated by a specific directive made by the trustor. More... |
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| Lapse and Mistake |
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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 will interpretation and construction issues of lapse and mistake. More... |
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| Precatory Language, Ademption, and Abatement |
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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 will interpretation and construction issues of precatory language, ademption, and abatement. More... |
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