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Wills
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What Paperwork Do You Need When Someone Dies in Texas?
By Todd Wilson
A Clear, Practical Guide to Death Certificates, Wills & Other Vital Documents Few people realize how much paperwork follows a death until they have to deal with it firsthand. This…
HEIRS & SUCCESSES
Construction of Wills – Will Kits
Construction means working out the true meaning of a written instrument. In the context of Wills, the purpose is to guarantee that the will-maker’s intentions are fulfilled. The fundamental task…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Is clue buried in his father’s will proof that Freddie Mercury’s family knew he had a secret daughter?
His signature – at 93 years old – is shaky, and the will is a long and complex document which runs to 16 pages. However, there can be no doubt…
Bloom Legal Blog
What Makes a Will Valid in Louisiana? Your Guide to Legal Testaments
Do I need a lawyer to make a valid will in Louisiana? Writing a will may not be at the top of your to-do list, but it’s one of the…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Article: The Pathologies of Revocation by Physical Act
Barry Cushman (Notre Dame Law School) recently published, The Pathologies of Revocation by Physical Act, 2025. Provided below is an Abstract: The power to revoke one’s will by physical act was…
Legal Profession Blog
Will Forgeries Draw Suspension
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended an attorney for 30 monthsIn this disciplinary proceeding, there is no dispute that Attorney John P. Buran committed professional misconduct by forging the name…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Article: Natural Objects and Testamentary Freedom
Kevin Bennardo (University of North Carolina School of Law) recently published, Natural Objects and Testamentary Freedom, 2025. Provided below is an Abstract: This Article explores the tension between the incorporation…
Legal Profession Blog
Unproduced Will
An indefinite suspension has been imposed by the Kansas Supreme Court for misconduct in a matter involving a will.From the findings of the hearing panelA.L. and J.L. married in 1957…
HEIRS & SUCCESSES
Common Errors in Wills and Their Rectification Processes
Rectification in Law and Equity Rectification generally means correcting an error to restore something to its intended or proper state. In law, rectification is used to amend documents, like contracts…
Elder Law Issues
Per Stirpes, Per Capita and By Representation
By Jordan Young
One of the big questions your estate plan seeks to answer is this: “who should receive your assets when you die?” We call the person receiving a “beneficiary” of a…