District of Columbia Wills and Trusts Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• What Are Some Of The Disadvantages Of Using Preprinted Will Forms?
  Preprinted will forms usually do not fulfill the needs of the person writing the will. Also, if part of the form is preprinted, part of it is typed and another part of it is handwritten someone … more
• What Are Some Guidelines In Writing Up A Will?
  The following are some guidelines in writing up a will. The first one is to try to avoid using preprinted forms. The second one is to use the same typewriter and typeface for the whole document. … more
• What Is The Qtip Trust?
  QTIP trust stands for the qualified terminable interest property trust. It allows certain property to qualify for an estate and gift tax marital deduction even though it ordinarily would not … more
• What Are Some Of The Various Types Of Wills?
  There are various types of wills. An ambulatory will is a will that a person can change during that person`s lifetime. A double will is one in which two people join together, each leaving that … more
• Under What Circumstances Can An Adopted Child Inherit From A Parent When The Parent Left No Will?
  Adopted children are considered children of their adopted parents for purposes of inheriting from an estate where there was no will. Adopted children can only inherit from the child`s natural … more