Will Instructions to Executors must be fair
There is a romantic notion that Writing a Will gives you the power to make your Beneficiaries and Executors jump-through hoops in the process of disbursing assets.
The thought that you will ultimately pass on a gift provided that a series of qualifying events take place is indeed wide of the mark.
The Courts take a dim view of such elaborate measures. With movies such as 80s classic Brewster’s Millions which required Richard Prior to loose $30m in 30 days in order to inherit $300m truly confined to Hollywood when it comes to actual Will writing.
Even what might seem like a genuine request such as scatter my ashes in the place where I honeymooned is unlikely to be adhered to if it is miles away from where your Executors live. A Will cannot physically propel your Executors into action above and beyond the call of duty if they do not have the inclination to oblige. So as professional Will Writers we ask that you are realistic with your wishes when you are drafting a Will. An Executor is someone you trust to disburse your legacy but be fair on them. Would you want them to feel low as they cannot carry out your far fetched Will instructions?
Our Legal Consultants are taught to ask the testators to think twice when they are writing their Wills. Have a reality check. Put yourself in the Executor’s shoes. The disbursement of a Last Will and Testimony is often hard enough, particularly as often the responsibility is bestowed upon someone who is grieving and unfamiliar with the Probate process.
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