Document Type
Book Review
Publication Date
1-13-2014
Publication Title
Jotwell
Keywords
testamentary freedom, intestacy, life insurance, death, taxes, wills, estate planning
Abstract
This is a review of "Wills for Everyone: Helping Individuals Opt Out of Intestacy" (53 B.C.L. Rev. 877 (2012)), by Reid Kress Weisbord. Lewis praises Weisbord’s attempt to simplify the testamentary process. She agrees with his assertion that in failing to execute a will, most people are not fearing their own mortality and instead are just not willing or able to navigate a complicated testamentary process. She supports his suggestion to make executing a will more like filing a simple tax return, when possible. In sum, she praises his efforts to reduce the rate of intestacy by simplifying the testamentary process.
Repository Citation
Lewis, Browne C., "Review: Linking the Certainty of Death and Taxes" (2014). Law Faculty Articles and Essays. 788.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/fac_articles/788
