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Law of Wills, 2016A

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Problems<br />

1. Jason, a seventy year old widower, wanted to have a sexual relationship with Ellen, his thirty year<br />

old secretary. Jason told Ellen that, if she had sex with him, he would leave her one million dollars in<br />

his will. Ellen and Jason went to his lawyer and added a codicil to his will leaving Ellen one million<br />

dollars. After Ellen made sure that the codicil was valid, she had a sexual relationship with Jason that<br />

lasted for about six months. Beverly, Jason’s wife, found out about the affair and threatened to<br />

divorce him. Jason did not want to divorce his wife because he did not have a prenuptial agreement,<br />

so he broke up with Ellen. The next day, he revoked the codicil leaving Ellen one million dollars.<br />

When Jason died, Ellen filed suit to get the million dollars. What is the possible outcome <strong>of</strong> the<br />

case?<br />

2. Ted and his wife Marlene executed mutual wills. Marlene wanted to make sure that Jamie, her<br />

physically disabled daughter from a previous marriage was taken care <strong>of</strong>, so she had Ted sign a note<br />

promising to always take care <strong>of</strong> Jamie. Ted’s will stated, “I leave all <strong>of</strong> my property to Marlene.”<br />

Marlene’s will stated, “I leave all <strong>of</strong> my property to Ted.” Without Marlene’s knowledge, Ted<br />

revoked his will. Ted’s new will stated, “I leave half <strong>of</strong> my property to Marlene and half <strong>of</strong> my<br />

property to my brother, Tim.” Ted left the money to Tim, so that he could give it to Millie, Ted’s<br />

mistress. After Ted died, Marlene filed suit claiming that Ted had violated their contract not to<br />

revoke their mutual wills. What is the possible outcome <strong>of</strong> the case?<br />

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