| Executors - Life Insurance |
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| While the collection of life insurance proceeds payable to a named beneficiary is not technically the executor's responsibility (since the moneys paid do not constitute an asset of the estate), for tax and cash flow and control reasons, be aware of all insurance policies on the life of the decedent. If the beneficiaries are relying on the executor to handle all of the decedent's affairs, including the collection of nonprobate assets, the executor should take an active role in helping them collect the proceeds.More... |
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| Revoking a Will, Methods |
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| As a general rule, a will can be changed or cancelled at any time before the testator's death. A will may be revoked (i.e., recalled or cancelled). This article discusses methods for revoking a will.More... |
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| Will Formalities |
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| The body of a will is where is where the testator directs the disposition of his or her estate. This article discusses the clauses before the body of the will and the clauses and signature lines after the body of the will, that are necessary to comply with the customs and requirements--the formalities--for the making of a will.More... |
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| Disposing Dead Bodies |
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| The dead bodies of human beings are not property. The dead bodies of human beings are not disposed of by a state's statute of descent and distribution. If a person does not leave directions in a will or other document for the disposition of his or her dead body, his or her dead body is usually disposed of as provided by local custom. More... |
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| Spousal Election |
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| One of the main purposes for making and leaving a will is to guide the administration of the estate of the testator--the person who made the will. A will should be written in language that is clear and indisputable. Alas, the language in a will may be unclear or vague. This article discusses the protection of the testator's surviving spouse from complete disinheritance.More... |
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