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Codicils

Codicils

In Latin, the word "codicil" means "little will. A codicil is a formal document that amends the provisions of a will. The amendments may change, modify, or supplement the provisions of...

Will Contests -- Lack of Testamentary Capacity, Improper Execution, Bogus Will

You cannot contest a will simply because you don't like the provisions, or because you received less than you felt you should have received, or because the provisions were, in your opinion, unfair. You must have legal grounds, which, if supported...

Kinds of Powers of Attorney for Finances

There are two kinds of durable powers of attorney for finances: those that take effect immediately and those that take effect only upon your incapacitation where one or two doctors declare that you can no longer manage your financial affairs. ...

The Natural Objects of One's Bounty - I

The Natural Objects of One's Bounty - I

The phrase "the natural objects of one's bounty" means the closest surviving members of one's family. It usually describes those to whom property of a...

Trust Apportionment

When a trustee receives a distribution, it can be difficult to determine whether he should pay it to the beneficiary or add it to the "corpus" (the trust property). Questions also can surface as to who is responsible for certain expenses that...