simultaneous death clause
simultaneous death clause
Usually in wills made by husbands and wives, the clause says that if one does not survive the other by a certain time limit, usually 6 months, their properties will be disposed of in an alternative manner specified in the will.
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Simultaneous death clauses frequently are not carefully considered in drafting and reviewing wills.
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