Law of Wills provides detailed coverage of intestate succession, wills and their construction, and probate avoidance techniques, along with authoritative guidance on planning for incompetence and “persona rights” after death. It includes an analytical discussion of both relevant legislation and applicable caselaw.
This comprehensive set examines:
- Spousal and nonspousal rights in intestate property
- Potential disqualification of heirs
- Simultaneous death
- Nature and extent of testamentary power
- Changes in value of testator's property
- Tax apportionment
- Will revocation
- The rule against perpetuities
- The “secret” trust
- Will contests and preventing will contests
- Guardians for minor children
- Planning for incompetence and death
- Anatomical Gift Act and related statutes
- And more