My spouse and I are going to update our will soon on the off chance we die in a freak accident. All of the major things are straightforward. Relative X is the executor, Relative X gets everything, see attached list of assets and where to find them. We assume Relative X would estate sale everything and fly home with a check.
However, we do have some possessions which would be too valuable to throw out, not estate sale friendly, and not something Relative X would want to transport a great distance back home. E g. A couple grand in bottles of scotch, a couple hundred bottles of wine in racks, firearms, etc.
Are there any gotchas to attaching an addendum to the will to the effect of "This non-binding addendum is solely a suggestion. Relative X, everything is yours. If you dont want the scotch, wine, or firearms, here's the contact info for a local friend for each who'll be happy to show up with a trailer, box that stuff up, and get it off your hands."
Is this a good idea? Bad? Why?
My spouse and I are going to update our will soon on the off chance we die in a freak accident. All of the major things are straightforward. Relative X is the executor, Relative X gets everything, see attached list of assets and where to find them. We assume Relative X would estate sale everything and fly home with a check.
However, we do have some possessions which would be too valuable to throw out, not estate sale friendly, and not something Relative X would want to transport a great distance back home. E g. A couple grand in bottles of scotch, a couple hundred bottles of wine in racks, firearms, etc.
Are there any gotchas to attaching an addendum to the will to the effect of "This non-binding addendum is solely a suggestion. Relative X, everything is yours. If you dont want the scotch, wine, or firearms, here's the contact info for a local friend for each who'll be happy to show up with a trailer, box that stuff up, and get it off your hands."
Is this a good idea? Bad? Why?
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