Contracts Relating to Wills; Joint Wills

Question 1

Contract to make a gift

Answer 1

Make, not make, or revoke will- valid

If repudiated- constructive trust for equitable relief

Question 2

Joint will

Answer 2

single instrument executed by two or more testators

Question 3

Mutual

Answer 3

separate will executed by two or more testators that contain similar provisions

Question 4

If breach of a joint will

Answer 4

If one party breaches after the other’s death– no remedy unless there is damage

If there is unjust enrichment- constructive trust