There are certain things that you should not include in your will. The following are only some. To learn about everything that can and cannot be included in a will, you can talk with a Memphis, TN estate planning lawyer.
1. Joint tenancy property. This is a special property that automatically gives your joint tenant the right to the property, regardless of what your will dictates.
2. Property listed in a living trust. If you don’t want your estate going through probate, you will need to set up a living trust with a lawyer. Any property that you list in a living trust cannot be included in a will. Furthermore, property in a living trust will automatically go to the beneficiaries. To change this, you’ll need to have your estate planning lawyer complete special forms. It cannot be done through a will.