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Is a Joint Will a Good Idea?

Is a Joint Will a Good Idea?

A joint will is a will that two or more people make together, rather than each making their own will individually. In practice, a joint will is typically created and signed by a married couple in order to dispose of property that they own together. This may seem like...
No-Contest Clauses in a New York Will

No-Contest Clauses in a New York Will

The purpose of a no-contest, or In-Terrorem, clause in a will is to deter a lawsuit challenging the will. If the person making a will sees potential red flags such as tensions between beneficiaries, he or she may want to include a no-contest clause to minimize...
How to Properly Revoke a Will in New York

How to Properly Revoke a Will in New York

There are various reasons why someone would want to revoke a will. Many, if not most, people make more than one will during their lifetime. Reasons for wanting to create a new will and revoke the old one can include divorce, remarriage, having children, acquiring or...