Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Maine

If a will states "I give all of my personal items, such as jewelry, clothing, photographs, collectibles and any items which I may have received from my family members, in equal shares to my children" mean only the items listed or does it mean all my personal items?


Asked on 11/09/09, 8:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Elliott Teel Teel Law Office

The way you have it written would likely be interpreted as including all of your personal items, not just what is listed. I suggest you speak with a lawyer to make sure your will does what you want it to. A properly written will should provide the executor clear direction on how to distribute assets. If there is ambiguities, there is the potential for unnecessary disputes to arise.

Feel free to contact me office for guidance on drafting your will.

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Answered on 11/15/09, 12:21 pm


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