What is a pour-over will?

A pour-over will is a type of will used in Washington state’s wills and probate law that allows someone to make sure that any property that they did not specifically leave in their will is “poured over” into another trust or estate plan. This type of will is often used when someone does not have all of their property listed in the will when it is initially created. The pour-over will states that any property not listed in the will should be “poured over” into another trust or estate plan that the person created. This will helps ensure that a person’s wishes are followed, even if they did not list out all of their property when the will was initially created. For example, if a person has a will that was created five years ago but has since acquired property that is not listed in the will, the pour-over will makes sure that the new property is included in the will. The pour-over will also helps to avoid potential conflicts between different beneficiaries of the estate. In Washington state, pour-over wills must be created before the will maker dies and must be legally valid in order to be accepted as an estate plan by the courts. It is important to consult a lawyer experienced in wills and probate law in order to make sure that any pour-over wills created meet all of the necessary legal requirements.

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