One of the biggest myths and misconceptions of estate planning is that a will controls the disposition of all one’s assets at death. This is not the case. Failing to distinguish the difference between ...

Three essential features to consider when designing your trust for Millennial beneficiaries. Does your estate plan benefit Millennials? Are you leaving assets in trust for your Millennial ...

Q: Our will creates a trust for our grandchildren. We tried to set up a bank account but the bank said they needed a trust agreement, not a will. Can’t a will set up a trust? Why won’t the bank accept ...

When planning your estate, you should understand different trust options available, such as testamentary trusts and living trusts. A testamentary trust is created through a will and only becomes ...

Discover the critical aspects of having a Will in South Africa, from legal requirements to protecting your loved ones. Learn ...

Kevin Bennardo (University of North Carolina School of Law) recently published, Natural Objects and Testamentary Freedom, 2025. Provided below is an Abstract: This Article explores the tension between ...

Recent New York courts have upheld the validity of a decedent’s will, confirming the spouse as the sole residuary beneficiary and dismissing objections, while reversing a probate order due to issues ...

There is much discussion about the numerous and creative ways in which parents attempt to control their children during life. However, equally interesting are the ways that parents attempt to control ...

Francois du Toit (Professor of Law, University of the Western Cape, South Africa) recently published his article entitled Constitutionalism, Public Policy, and Discriminatory Testamentary Bequests--A ...