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Law of Wills, 2016A

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Explanation:<br />

T’s motivation for buying the new house was not to increase the value <strong>of</strong> her gift to Maxine. She<br />

purchased the house for a nontestamentary reason---she needed more room. Therefore, the court<br />

will uphold the gift to Maxine.<br />

Problems<br />

1. Gloria executed a will stating “I leave all <strong>of</strong> the items in the trunk <strong>of</strong> my car to my sister, Emily.”<br />

The following items were found in the trunk <strong>of</strong> Gloria’s car when she died: a diamond ring, a tool<br />

set, a set <strong>of</strong> gold rims. Which items will Emily take?<br />

2. Olivia executed a will stating “I leave the contents <strong>of</strong> my jewelry box to my secretary, Barbara.”<br />

The box contained the following items: a diamond necklace, a gold bracelet, a Rolex watch, and<br />

$40,000. Which items will Barbara take?<br />

3. Brenda executed a will stating, “I leave $100,000 each to the persons who are working for my<br />

company at the time <strong>of</strong> my death.” At the time <strong>of</strong> the execution <strong>of</strong> her will, Brenda had five<br />

employees, Galvin, Scott, Michelle, Crystal and Dale. Prior to her death, Brenda fired Scott and Dale<br />

and hired Tina. At the time <strong>of</strong> her death, Brenda’s employees were Galvin, Michelle, Crystal and<br />

Tina. Who takes $100,000?<br />

4. Sally executed a will stating, “I leave $10,000 each to my maid, my cook and my butler.” At the<br />

time <strong>of</strong> the execution <strong>of</strong> the will, the maid was Callie, the cook was Lillie and the butler was Gerald.<br />

Sally and Lillie had a big falling out, so Sally fired her. In order for Callie to get a bigger portion <strong>of</strong><br />

the estate, Sally gave her the jobs <strong>of</strong> cook and maid. Who takes $10,000?<br />

13.6 Interaction Between the Doctrines<br />

It is easy to confuse the doctrines discussed in this chapter. For example, integration and<br />

incorporation by reference are similar enough to cause some confusion. It is key to know that the<br />

main different is the testator’s intent. In cases involving integration, the testator wants a<br />

testamentary document that is present at the execution ceremony to be a part <strong>of</strong> the will.<br />

Incorporation by reference may apply when you are dealing with a document that is not<br />

testamentary in nature. The document is an independent document that has not been included in the<br />

execution process.<br />

Walsh v. St. Joseph’s Home For Aged, 303 A.2d 691 (Del.Ch. 1973)<br />

SHORT, Vice Chancellor:<br />

Plaintiffs, the administrators <strong>of</strong> the estate <strong>of</strong> James G. Dugan, seek instructions regarding<br />

distribution under the decedent’s will, which has been duly probated. The defendants are religious<br />

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