A joint will is a single legal document signed by two people, almost always spouses, that serves as the last will and testament for both of them at once. It locks both signers into a shared estate plan that usually cannot be changed after the first spouse dies, which is why courts, estate planners, and the American Bar Association’s estate planning guidance warn that joint wills create rigid, high-risk outcomes for modern families.
The problem is simple but painful. A surviving spouse who signs a joint will often loses the freedom to update the plan after remarriage, after a child’s death, after a business sale, or after a major tax law change, and the Uniform Probate Code §2-514 treats the document as a binding contract that can be enforced by disappointed beneficiaries. That contractual force is why probate judges regularly freeze assets, reopen estates, and impose constructive trusts on surviving spouses who try to change course.
According to the 2024 Caring.com Wills and Estate Planning Survey, only 32% of American adults have any will at all, and fewer than 4% of those documents are true joint wills, yet joint wills generate a disproportionate share of probate litigation. Here is what you will learn in this guide:
- ⚖️ How a joint will differs from mirror wills, mutual wills, and living trusts in plain English
- 🏠 How the contract-to-make-a-will doctrine locks a surviving spouse into the original plan
- 👨👩👧 Why blended families, remarriage, and stepchildren trigger most joint will lawsuits
- 💰 How federal estate tax rules and the marital deduction interact with joint wills in 2026
- 🛡️ The seven costliest mistakes couples make when signing a joint will and how to avoid each one
What Is a Joint Will?
A joint will is one written instrument executed by two testators, signed by both, and admitted to probate twice, once when the first testator dies and again when the second dies. The document speaks for each signer in turn, and most versions leave everything to the survivor first and then to shared beneficiaries like children. The Cornell Legal Information Institute definition of a will makes clear that a will is a unilateral, revocable instrument by default, but a joint will turns that default upside down by adding a contractual layer.
That contractual layer is the heart of the problem. When two people sign one document and promise to leave property to agreed beneficiaries, courts often treat the signatures as mutual consideration for a binding contract. The consequence is that the survivor cannot revoke the will after the first death without breaching the contract. A breach gives the intended beneficiaries a lawsuit for damages or a constructive trust on the assets.
Here is a concrete example. Maria and David sign a joint will in 2020 leaving everything to the survivor, then to their two adult children equally. David dies in 2024, and Maria inherits the house, the brokerage account, and the car. In 2026 Maria wants to leave half of the house to a new partner, but the joint will blocks her, and the children can sue to enforce the original plan under the rules summarized by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils.
A common misconception is that a joint will saves money because couples pay for only one document. The reality is that legal fees during the first probate, plus the litigation risk during the second probate, usually dwarf any upfront savings. Most estate planners now steer clients toward mirror wills or revocable trusts instead.
Joint Wills vs. Mirror Wills vs. Mutual Wills
These three terms get mixed up constantly, and the confusion causes real harm. A joint will is one document for two people. A mirror will is two separate documents that mirror each other in content. A mutual will is any will, joint or separate, that includes a binding contract not to revoke.
The key difference is revocability. Mirror wills are fully revocable by either spouse at any time, even after the first death. Joint wills and mutual wills are usually irrevocable after the first death because of the contract element. The IRS estate tax overview does not care which format you use, but state probate courts care a great deal.
A real-world example helps. Linda and Robert sign mirror wills in Texas. Robert dies, and Linda remarries, then updates her mirror will to include her new husband. Because mirror wills are not contractual, the change is valid, and Robert’s children have no claim. If Linda and Robert had signed a joint will instead, Linda’s update would likely be struck down.
Why Couples Still Consider Joint Wills
Some couples still want the emotional simplicity of one document that binds them together. Others want to prevent a surviving spouse from being pressured by a new partner or adult children into changing the plan. For long-married couples with shared children and no blended family risks, a joint will can feel like a loyalty pledge.
The consequence of that pledge is loss of flexibility. Life changes, and the joint will does not. Tax laws change, and the joint will does not. Health needs change, and the joint will still does not move.
A common misconception is that a joint will protects against undue influence. In practice, nothing stops a bad actor from pressuring a survivor, and the contract only creates a lawsuit after the damage is done. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s elder financial abuse resources show that flexible planning with trustees offers stronger protection.
How a Joint Will Works Step by Step
A joint will moves through four phases: drafting, execution, first probate, and second probate. Each phase has its own rules, its own risks, and its own consequences for the surviving spouse and the ultimate beneficiaries. Skipping any phase creates a gap that probate courts punish harshly.
Drafting requires both spouses to agree on every major term, including who inherits what, who serves as executor, and whether the document is contractual. Execution requires signatures from both testators and usually two disinterested witnesses, following the formalities in each state’s probate code, such as California Probate Code §6110. A missing witness or a defective signature can void the document entirely.
First probate happens when the first spouse dies. The court admits the joint will, transfers assets to the survivor, and closes that estate. Second probate happens at the survivor’s death, when the same document is admitted again, and assets pass to the final beneficiaries.
The consequence of the two-probate structure is double the filing fees, double the executor work, and double the chance of a will contest. Beneficiaries who feel cheated at the second probate can reach back to the first probate and argue the survivor breached the contract.
The Contract-to-Make-a-Will Doctrine
The contract-to-make-a-will doctrine is the legal rule that turns a joint will into a binding promise. Under Uniform Probate Code §2-514, a contract to make or not revoke a will must be proved by provisions in the will itself, a separate signed writing, or clear and convincing evidence. Most joint wills meet the first test because the document itself says both parties promise not to revoke.
The consequence of the doctrine is that the survivor becomes a trustee in everything but name. The survivor holds the property, uses the income, and may even sell assets for support, but cannot give them away in a way that defeats the original plan. Courts impose constructive trusts on property transferred in violation of the contract.
A real-world example comes from Junot v. Estate of Gilliam, a Tennessee Supreme Court case where the court enforced a joint will contract against a surviving spouse who tried to disinherit the agreed beneficiaries. The court ordered the assets returned to the intended heirs.
A common misconception is that the survivor can freely spend or gift during life. The reality is that large gifts made with the intent to defeat the contract can be clawed back, and the estate of the survivor can be sued for damages.
First Death: What Happens to the Surviving Spouse
When the first spouse dies, the joint will is filed with the probate court in the county of residence. The executor named in the will, often the surviving spouse, petitions for letters testamentary. The court reviews the document, confirms the witnesses, and admits it to probate.
The survivor then takes title to the assets as directed. In most joint wills, the survivor takes outright ownership, not a life estate, which is a critical distinction. Outright ownership means the survivor can use the property, but the contract still restricts what the survivor can leave at death.
A concrete example: when Frank dies, his wife Susan inherits the $800,000 house, the $400,000 brokerage account, and the vacation cabin. Susan can live in the house, spend the brokerage dividends, and rent out the cabin. Susan cannot, however, deed the cabin to her sister without breaching the joint will contract, because the Restatement (Third) of Property §4.1 treats such transfers as contract breaches.
The consequence of a breach is a lawsuit from the intended beneficiaries. Courts can order the cabin returned, impose a constructive trust, or award money damages equal to the value of the lost inheritance.
Second Death: Final Distribution
At the survivor’s death, the joint will is admitted to probate a second time. The executor, often an adult child, petitions the court, inventories the remaining assets, pays final debts and taxes, and distributes what is left to the named beneficiaries. The distribution must match the plan set out years or even decades earlier.
The consequence of a mismatched distribution is a will contest. Beneficiaries who expected specific property can sue the executor, the survivor’s estate, or third parties who received disputed transfers. These lawsuits can take years and consume a large share of the estate in legal fees.
A real-world example: when Susan dies twenty years after Frank, the joint will directs the house to their son Mark and the brokerage account to their daughter Jenna. If Susan spent most of the brokerage account on long-term care, Jenna gets little. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel notes that this depletion risk is one of the biggest flaws of joint wills.
A common misconception is that the joint will guarantees each child a fixed dollar amount. It guarantees only what is left at the second death, which may be very different from what existed at the first death.
Joint Wills and Federal Estate Tax in 2026
Federal estate tax rules apply to joint wills the same way they apply to any other estate plan, but the contractual lock can block smart tax moves. For 2026, the federal estate tax exemption sits at roughly $7 million per individual after the scheduled sunset of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act amounts, and the top rate remains 40%.
The unlimited marital deduction under IRC §2056 lets the first spouse leave any amount to the survivor tax-free. Joint wills usually take advantage of this by leaving everything to the survivor. The problem comes at the second death, when the full combined estate is taxed in the survivor’s estate.
The consequence of this structure is wasted exemptions. A couple with $12 million in combined assets could shelter the full amount with a credit shelter trust, but a joint will that leaves everything outright to the survivor wastes the first spouse’s $7 million exemption. The tax on the wasted exemption can exceed $2.8 million at the 40% rate.
A concrete example: when James dies with $6 million in assets and his wife Patricia already has $6 million of her own, a joint will leaves everything to Patricia. At Patricia’s death, the $12 million estate owes tax on roughly $5 million, costing $2 million in federal tax. A bypass trust built into separate wills would have avoided most of that tax.
Portability as a Partial Fix
The estate tax portability election under IRC §2010(c) lets the survivor use any unused exemption from the first spouse. The executor must file Form 706 within five years of the first death and affirmatively elect portability. Without the election, the unused exemption disappears forever.
The consequence of missing the election is the same as wasting the exemption in the first place. Joint wills often direct the survivor to serve as executor, and a grieving spouse may not know to file Form 706 when no tax is owed. Professional help is essential.
A common misconception is that portability fully replaces a bypass trust. It does not, because portability does not protect appreciation between the two deaths, and it does not protect against remarriage claims by a new spouse.
State Estate and Inheritance Taxes
Twelve states plus the District of Columbia impose their own estate tax, and six states impose an inheritance tax on beneficiaries. States like Massachusetts and Oregon have exemptions as low as $2 million, far below the federal threshold. A joint will that ignores state tax planning can trigger tens of thousands in avoidable state tax.
The consequence of this gap is that middle-class couples in high-tax states can owe state estate tax even when they owe no federal tax. A $3 million estate in Oregon can owe roughly $225,000 in state tax, and the joint will structure offers no shield.
A real-world example: when Eleanor dies in Massachusetts with a $2.5 million estate, her joint will leaves everything to her husband Henry tax-free under the marital deduction. When Henry dies with $2.5 million, Massachusetts taxes the full amount above $2 million, costing the estate roughly $140,000.
Three Common Joint Will Scenarios
Below are the three scenarios that estate planners see most often, each with the triggering situation and the probable legal consequence. Each table uses topic-specific column headers to show the cause and effect of common joint will decisions.
Scenario 1: Surviving Spouse Wants to Remarry
| Survivor’s Action | Joint Will Consequence |
|---|---|
| Remarries five years after first death | New spouse gains no inheritance rights under joint will |
| Tries to add new spouse to will | Update is void under contract doctrine |
| Transfers house to new spouse by deed | Constructive trust imposed at second probate |
| Leaves elective share to new spouse | Beneficiaries sue for breach of contract |
This scenario is the most common source of joint will litigation nationwide. The AARP estate planning resources note that remarriage after the first death triggers conflicting duties that a joint will cannot resolve.
Scenario 2: Blended Family With Stepchildren
| Family Event | Joint Will Consequence |
|---|---|
| Stepparent survives biological parent | Biological children locked out until stepparent dies |
| Stepparent favors own biological children | Original children can sue for contract breach |
| Stepparent sells shared home | Proceeds still subject to original plan |
| Stepparent disinherits stepchildren | Stepchildren get constructive trust remedy |
Blended families create the most painful joint will disputes. Stepchildren often wait decades for an inheritance, only to find the assets spent or transferred, as documented by the Stepfamily Foundation’s research.
Scenario 3: Business Owner Couple
| Business Event | Joint Will Consequence |
|---|---|
| Survivor wants to sell family business | Sale allowed if proceeds stay in estate |
| Survivor wants to gift shares to key employee | Gift blocked as contract breach |
| Survivor brings child into business | Child’s equity may be clawed back at death |
| Business value grows 10x after first death | Growth still subject to original beneficiary plan |
Business owners often regret joint wills more than any other group. The Small Business Administration’s succession planning guide recommends buy-sell agreements and trusts instead.
Three Named Examples From Real Life
Real stories make the rules concrete. The following three examples use named individuals and show how joint wills play out when life does not cooperate with the original plan.
Example 1: Margaret and Thomas in Florida
Margaret and Thomas signed a joint will in 2005 leaving their $1.8 million estate to the survivor, then equally to their three children. Thomas died in 2018, and Margaret inherited everything. In 2023 Margaret fell in love with a widower named Carl and wanted to leave him the condo.
Margaret’s lawyer told her the joint will blocked the transfer, and Florida Statutes §732.701 requires a written contract to revoke a will to be proved by the will itself. Margaret tried anyway, deeding the condo to Carl in joint tenancy. When Margaret died in 2025, her three children sued Carl and won a constructive trust on the condo.
The consequence for Carl was the loss of a $600,000 home he thought he owned. The consequence for the children was three years of litigation and roughly $180,000 in legal fees.
Example 2: Robert and Evelyn in New York
Robert and Evelyn signed a joint will in 1995 with a mutual promise not to revoke. Evelyn died in 2020, and Robert inherited a $4.2 million portfolio. In 2022 Robert wanted to leave $500,000 to his alma mater, which was not named in the joint will.
Robert’s estate planner pointed to New York Estates, Powers and Trusts Law §13-2.1, which enforces written contracts regarding wills. Robert decided not to risk the gift and kept the plan intact. When Robert died in 2024, the children received the full portfolio as originally planned.
The consequence for the alma mater was no gift. The consequence for the family was peace, but only because Robert respected the contract. Many survivors in Robert’s position try anyway and create decades of conflict.
Example 3: Dorothy and Walter in Texas
Dorothy and Walter signed a joint will in 1988 leaving everything to the survivor, then to their two children. Walter died in 2010, and Dorothy inherited the ranch, the oil royalties, and the savings. In 2015 Dorothy’s daughter Linda helped her full-time, while her son Michael lived out of state and rarely visited.
Dorothy wanted to leave the ranch to Linda alone. Under Texas Estates Code §254.004, a contract concerning a will must be in writing, and the joint will itself served as the writing. Dorothy signed a new will leaving the ranch to Linda, and Michael sued after Dorothy’s death in 2023.
The Texas court enforced the joint will contract, ordered Linda to share the ranch, and awarded Michael damages for the attempted breach. The consequence was a family rupture that no estate plan could repair.
Joint Wills vs. Revocable Living Trusts
A revocable living trust is the most common modern alternative to a joint will. The trust holds assets during life, avoids probate at death, and can be built for two spouses as a joint trust or as separate trusts. The National Association of Estate Planners & Councils trust primer explains the core mechanics.
| Feature | Joint Will | Revocable Living Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Number of probates | Two | Zero |
| Revocable after first death | No, usually | Yes, unless made irrevocable |
| Privacy | Public probate record | Private trust document |
| Cost to create | Lower upfront | Higher upfront |
| Cost over time | Higher due to litigation | Lower due to no probate |
| Tax planning flexibility | Limited | High, bypass trusts allowed |
| Protection from remarriage | Contractual only | Structural through QTIP trusts |
The consequence of choosing a joint will over a trust is often higher total cost, more family conflict, and less tax efficiency. The Investopedia overview of living trusts shows that trusts dominate modern estate planning for couples with more than $500,000 in assets.
When a Trust Beats a Joint Will
Trusts beat joint wills in almost every scenario involving blended families, business ownership, real estate in multiple states, or estates above state tax thresholds. A QTIP trust under IRC §2056(b)(7) lets the first spouse control the ultimate beneficiaries while giving the survivor income for life.
The consequence of using a QTIP instead of a joint will is flexibility without loss of control. The first spouse decides the final beneficiaries, the survivor receives income, and no contract lawsuit is needed to enforce the plan.
A common misconception is that trusts are only for the wealthy. The reality is that even estates of $300,000 benefit from probate avoidance, which can save 3% to 8% of the estate in many states.
When a Joint Will Still Makes Sense
Joint wills can still make sense for long-married couples with modest estates, shared biological children, no remarriage intent, and no business interests. The simplicity is real, and the contract can prevent post-death manipulation of a vulnerable survivor.
The consequence of choosing a joint will in the right situation is a clean, low-cost plan that honors a lifetime promise. The consequence of choosing a joint will in the wrong situation is years of litigation and destroyed family relationships.
Mistakes to Avoid With Joint Wills
Joint wills fail most often because of avoidable mistakes during drafting, execution, or administration. The following seven mistakes account for the majority of litigation.
- Not including a clear contractual clause: Without explicit contract language, courts may refuse to enforce the plan under UPC §2-514, leaving beneficiaries without a remedy.
- Ignoring state-specific formalities: Missing a witness or notary under state law voids the document, and the couple dies intestate.
- Failing to plan for remarriage: No carve-out for a new spouse guarantees a lawsuit, because the survivor will face pressure to provide for the new family.
- Wasting the federal estate tax exemption: Leaving everything outright to the survivor throws away up to $7 million of shelter, costing as much as $2.8 million in tax.
- Skipping portability election on Form 706: The survivor loses the first spouse’s unused exemption, which cannot be recovered later.
- Not updating after major life changes: Births, deaths, divorces, and business sales all change the plan’s fairness, but the contract blocks updates.
- Using outright gifts instead of trusts for children: Adult children with creditor problems, divorces, or disabilities lose inherited assets that a trust would have protected under the Special Needs Alliance guidance.
Each mistake carries a specific negative outcome, from voided documents to seven-figure tax bills. Careful drafting and regular review prevent most of them.
Dos and Don’ts of Joint Wills
Use this list to decide whether a joint will fits your situation before signing anything.
- Do consult a board-certified estate planning attorney through the ACTEC member directory, because joint wills require specialized drafting to survive contest.
- Do include an explicit contractual clause if you want the promise enforced, because silence invites litigation.
- Do consider a revocable trust first, because trusts beat joint wills in most modern family structures.
- Do review the plan every five years, because tax laws and family facts change faster than people expect.
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Do coordinate beneficiary designations on retirement accounts with the joint will, because ERISA preemption overrides will terms on 401(k)s and IRAs.
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Don’t sign a joint will in a blended family, because stepchildren litigation is almost guaranteed.
- Don’t use a joint will for a family business, because the contract blocks succession planning.
- Don’t assume the survivor can change the plan, because the contract doctrine usually blocks changes.
- Don’t skip the portability election, because the lost exemption cannot be recovered.
- Don’t rely on online templates, because state-specific formalities vary and mistakes void the document.
Pros and Cons of Joint Wills
Weigh both sides before deciding, because the right answer depends on your family and assets.
- Pro: One document for two people, which creates a sense of shared commitment and reduces drafting fees at signing.
- Pro: Contractual protection, which stops a vulnerable survivor from being pressured into changing the plan.
- Pro: Simplicity for modest estates, which works well for couples with shared children and no business complexity.
- Pro: Clear intent, which leaves little doubt about what the couple wanted when they signed.
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Pro: Lower upfront cost, which appeals to couples who cannot afford full trust planning.
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Con: Irrevocability after first death, which locks the survivor into a plan that may no longer fit.
- Con: Double probate, which doubles filing fees and extends court involvement.
- Con: Tax inefficiency, which wastes exemptions and increases federal and state tax bills.
- Con: Litigation risk, which invites lawsuits from disappointed beneficiaries at both deaths.
- Con: No protection from new spouse, which leaves the survivor exposed to elective share claims in many states.
The Drafting and Execution Process
Creating a valid joint will requires specific steps in a specific order. Each step has consequences for validity, enforceability, and tax treatment.
Step 1: Asset Inventory and Beneficiary Planning
Start by listing every asset, including real estate, bank accounts, retirement accounts, life insurance, business interests, and personal property. Identify which assets pass by beneficiary designation, which pass by joint tenancy, and which pass through the will. Only probate assets can be controlled by the joint will.
The consequence of skipping inventory is a mismatched plan. A joint will that leaves a 401(k) to the children is overridden by a beneficiary designation naming the spouse, because ERISA rules preempt state will law on retirement accounts.
Step 2: Drafting the Contractual Language
The document must state clearly that both testators intend it as a contract, list the agreed beneficiaries, and describe the survivor’s rights during life. Vague language invites litigation, while precise language deters it.
The consequence of weak drafting is an unenforceable contract. Courts in states following UPC §2-514 require clear and convincing evidence of the contract, and weak language rarely meets that standard.
Step 3: Execution With Witnesses and Notary
Most states require two disinterested witnesses who sign in the presence of both testators and each other. Many states also recommend a self-proving affidavit signed before a notary, which simplifies probate later.
The consequence of defective execution is a void document. An interested witness, a missing signature, or an improper notary can send the couple to intestacy, where state default rules take over.
Step 4: Safe Storage and Copies
Store the original in a fireproof safe, a bank safe deposit box, or with the drafting attorney. Give copies to the named executor and the adult children, and update the storage plan if you move.
The consequence of a lost original is a presumption of revocation in most states, which defeats the entire plan. A digital scan helps but does not replace the original.
Key Entities in Joint Will Planning
Understanding the players helps you navigate the process. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel trains the top specialists in this field.
The testators are the two signers, usually spouses. The executor administers each probate, files tax returns, and distributes assets. The beneficiaries receive the final distribution, often adult children. The probate court admits the will and supervises administration under state law.
The drafting attorney creates the document and often stores the original. The IRS enforces federal estate tax through Form 706. The state department of revenue enforces state estate and inheritance tax. The witnesses and notary make the execution valid under state formalities.
Each entity has a role, and a failure by any one of them can derail the plan. The executor’s failure to file Form 706 wastes the portability election, and the probate court’s refusal to admit a defective document sends the estate to intestacy.
Recap of Key Rulings
Courts across the country have shaped joint will doctrine through decades of decisions. The Junot v. Estate of Gilliam decision from Tennessee confirmed that a joint will creates a binding contract enforceable by intended beneficiaries. In re Estate of Wiggins from New York held that clear contractual language in a joint will imposes a constructive trust on assets transferred in breach.
The Oursler v. Armstrong decision from the New York Court of Appeals established that the survivor can use property for reasonable support but cannot make gifts that defeat the contract. The Shimp v. Huff decision from Maryland held that a surviving spouse’s elective share claim by a new spouse yields to the joint will contract.
The consequence of these rulings is a coast-to-coast doctrine that strongly favors enforcement of joint will contracts. Survivors who try to escape the contract almost always lose, and beneficiaries who sue to enforce almost always win. These cases should be read in full by any couple considering a joint will.
FAQs
Is a joint will legally valid in all 50 states?
Yes. Joint wills are recognized in every U.S. state, though most estate planners discourage them because of the contract risk and better alternatives like revocable trusts and mirror wills.
Can a surviving spouse change a joint will after the first death?
No. Once one spouse dies, the contractual nature of the joint will usually locks the survivor into the original plan, and any change can be voided by the intended beneficiaries.
Does a joint will avoid probate?
No. A joint will must go through probate twice, once at each death, which doubles filing fees and court supervision compared to a living trust.
Is a joint will cheaper than separate wills?
No. Although one document costs less upfront, litigation risk and double probate usually make joint wills more expensive than mirror wills or trusts over time.
Can a joint will be contested?
Yes. Like any will, a joint will can be contested on grounds of undue influence, lack of capacity, fraud, or defective execution under state probate code.
Does a joint will protect against a new spouse’s elective share?
Yes, usually. Most courts hold that the contract predates the new marriage and defeats the new spouse’s statutory share, but results vary by state.
Can joint will beneficiaries sue the survivor during life?
Yes. Beneficiaries can sue for anticipatory breach or seek injunctive relief if the survivor makes large gifts or transfers meant to defeat the plan.
Do joint wills work well for blended families?
No. Blended families almost always regret joint wills, because stepchildren and biological children often clash after the stepparent survivor dies with the assets.
Does a joint will qualify for the marital deduction?
Yes. Outright transfers to a surviving spouse under a joint will qualify for the unlimited marital deduction under IRC §2056, deferring federal estate tax until the second death.
Can I revoke a joint will before my spouse dies?
Yes, usually. Most states allow either testator to revoke while both are alive, provided notice is given to the other spouse, though the contract may still trigger damages.
Does a joint will override retirement account beneficiaries?
No. ERISA and state law give beneficiary designations on 401(k)s, IRAs, and life insurance priority over any will, including joint wills.
Should I use a joint will or a living trust?
No, usually not a joint will. Most modern estate planners recommend a revocable living trust because it avoids probate, allows tax planning, and adapts to life changes better than a joint will.
Related reading
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- Can a Joint Will Be Changed by the Surviving Spouse? (w/Examples) + FAQs
- How to Write a Mutual Will (w/Examples) + FAQs
- Should I Do a Joint Will With My Wife? (w/Examples) + FAQs
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