| A will does not become
final until the death of
the Testator of the
will. As long as
the testator is mentally
competent, he or she can
changed the will. In fact,
a periodic review makes
good sense.
Changes in circumstances
may suggest reasons for
a revised will. These
include births, deaths,
marriage, divorce, tax
law amendments or
changes in the nature and
extent of property owned.
For example, a will
executed before marriage
is not binding on the new
spouse. A husband or wife
is entitled by law to a
portion of the estate of
the deceased spouse.
Therefore, a will drawn
before marriage should
be rewritten after the
ceremony.
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