In our last post, we discussed how wills executed in foreign countries are generally admissible in U.S. courts provided they adhere to the most basic requirements, do not make significant changes to an existing will and/or are not too unconventional. We also...
Month: November 2015
What does the law have to say about foreign wills?
If a person executes a will in a foreign country and later immigrates to the U.S., chances are good they might begin to doubt whether their will would be honored by our legal system in the event of their demise.While this uncertainty makes sense given the very...
When is it necessary to revisit the terms of a trust?
Anyone who takes the time to sit down with a legal professional to execute a comprehensive estate plan should be commended for investing the necessary time, money and energy into ensuring that their wishes are followed and their loved ones are provided for in the...
