[WSBAPT] Revoking/modifying a joint will - after death of one spouse

[G. (Gus) Benjamin Lindsey III]

Good morning,

 

Married couple, years ago, created a joint will. H has died. W wants to
create a new will based on a number of factors; changes to tax laws,
intended heirs illness /mental capacity, etc.

 

My understanding, after reviewing a number of cases,  is that a true joint
will, absent language in the will itself, cannot be modified after the death
of one member of the marital community. 

 

Can anyone point me to a case or other authority which would allow the
surviving spouse to create a new will? 

 

Thanks!

 

 

Sincerely,

 

G. (Gus) Benjamin Lindsey III

Attorney-at-Law



 

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