Full question:
How do I leave everything we own 100% to my husband but after his death I want my wishes to be done. What do I need to do to make this happen?
- Category: Wills and Estates
- Date:
- State: Texas
Answer:
If what you want to do is control what your Husband does with property left to him outright after his death that s difficult to do and generally not valid. A restraint on alienation that seeks to prohibit the recipient from selling or otherwise transferring interest in real property is generally invalid. In other words, you generally cannot say I leave this to you but at your death you must give it to as you specify in your Will. An agreement to make a Will in a certain manner could MAY also be valid but not the perferred method. However, there are ways to deal with what you desire to accomplish to some extent by using a life estate for real property, trusts or similar methods. For such a Will you need to consult an attorney.This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.
