Fred's friend Jaime told him that Jaime's Dad has just made a recording of how he wants the family to divide his property when he dies. He has uploaded it to the cloud so that it can always be retrieved when the family needs it. Explain to Fred what is necessary for a valid will, including all the factors that Jaime's Dad should consider.

Fred's friend Jaime told him that Jaime's Dad has just made a recording of how he wants the family to divide his property when he dies. He has uploaded it to the cloud so that it can always be retrieved when the family needs it. Explain to Fred what is necessary for a valid will, including all the factors that Jaime's Dad should consider.

SWFT Comprehensive Volume 2019

42nd Edition

ISBN:9780357233306

Author:Maloney

Publisher:Maloney

Chapter14: Property Transactions: Capital Gains And Losses, § 1231, And Recapture Provisions

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