Wills

Question 1

A will may incorporate by reference another writing not executed with testamentary formalities, provided the other writing

Answer 1

(1) existed at the time the will was executed
(2) the testator intended the writing to be incorporated; and
(3) the writing is described in the will with sufficient certainty so as to permit its identification

Question 2

anti lapse statute

Answer 2

prevent the common law rule that if a beneficiary died before the testator the gift failed and went to the residue unless the will provided for alternate disposition

• usually has to be a blood relative

Question 3

What order are gifts abated in

Answer 3

(1) intestate property
(2) residuary bequests
(3) general bequests
(4) specific bequests