Contracts Relating to Wills: Joint Wills Flashcards
1
Q
Can you make a contract to make, not make, or not to revoke a will?
A
Yes
2
Q
What is the usual remedy for a promisee against a testator who contracted to make a will in that promisee’s favor, but died in breach?
A
A constructive trust.
3
Q
Joint Will
A
a single instrument executed by two or more testators and intended to be the will of each.
4
Q
Mutual Wills
A
separate wills executed by two or more testators that contain substantially similar provisions.
5
Q
When can a joint or mutual will be revoked?
A
anytime during the testator’s life.
