Wills

Social History of American Families: An Encyclopedia, pp. 1460-1461, Lawrence Ganong, ed., 2014

2 Pages Posted: 16 Aug 2013 Last revised: 2 Feb 2016

Date Written: August 14, 2013

Abstract

This encyclopedic entry considers wills law, covering basic topics from testamentary formalities to will contests. This entry also considers will substitutes and living wills, but focuses on wills as a cornerstone of estate planning.

Keywords: wills, will, trusts & estates, will contests, fraud, undue influence, duress, testamentary formalities

Suggested Citation

Ryznar, Margaret, Wills (August 14, 2013). Social History of American Families: An Encyclopedia, pp. 1460-1461, Lawrence Ganong, ed., 2014, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2310395

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