Contractual Wills

Question 1

Enforcement of Mutual Will

Answer 1

Most states, contracts to execute mutual wills are enforceable. Agreement must:
1) expressly state parties intend wills to be binding contract
2) must be a specific reference to contract joint wills are based upon

Question 2

Execution of Joint Will

Answer 2

Does NOT create a presumption of a contract not to revoke a will