Mirror Wills
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Definition of "Mirror Wills"
Mirror wills are identical wills created by two people which leave everything to each other. A husband and wife (or any other couple) can make mirror wills by each writing a Last Will and Testament that leaves everything to the remaining spouse. Often, there is a clause that provides that if the husband and wife die at the same time or within 30 days of each other, everything goes to the couples' children or, if there are no children, to a named beneficiary. Unlike a joint will, there is no prohibition on either testator changing their will before or after the death of one of the parties.
