Avoid Litigation - Don't Surprise or Confuse Your Heirs

Posted on June 14, 2005 by Juan Antunez

The California based Estate Business and Tax Law Blog reported here that this litigation-related excerpt from the new book by Nancy Keates, The Wall Street Journal Guide to the Business of Life was in today's Wall Street Journal:


Don't surprise or confuse your heirs:

A contested will can make legal fees skyrocket. Making clear decisions, telling your heirs exactly what to expect, and being explicit in your will, will help reduce the risk of a legal fight. One common problem is a poorly drafted will that can lead to ambiguities about the deceased's wishes and, ultimately, increase the risk of legal fights. Another thing to watch out for are conflicting directives between the will and, say, a life insurance policy or a retirement account.

I couldn't have said it better myself.

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