Most people assume that once they’ve created a will or trust, their wishes are locked in. Unfortunately, that’s not always true. Estate planning documents can be challenged, overridden, or even invalidated due to legal loopholes many people don’t realize exist. In fact, simple mistakes, like outdated paperwork or incorrect beneficiary designations, can completely derail your plans. That means your assets could end up in the wrong hands or tied up in costly legal battles. Here are 10 legal loopholes that could destroy your will or trust and how to avoid them.
