M Civ JI 228.12 Form of Verdict: Pretermitted Spouse: Will Executed Prior to Marriage (EPIC)

We, the jury, make the following answers to the questions submitted by the Court:

QUESTION NO. 1: Was [ name of decedent ]’s will made in contemplation of [ his / her ] marriage to [ name of surviving spouse ]?

Answer: ____ (yes or no)

QUESTION NO. 2: Does [ name of decedent ]’s will express [ his / her ] intention that it is to be effective despite a marriage after the will is made?

Answer: ____ (yes or no)

QUESTION NO. 3: Did [ name of decedent ] provide for [ name of surviving spouse ] by transfer of property outside the will?

Answer: ____ (yes or no)

If your answer is “no,” do not answer QUESTION NO. 4.

QUESTION NO. 4: Did [ name of decedent ] intend that the transfer of property outside the will substitute for provision for [ his / her ] spouse in [ his / her ] will?

Answer: ____ (yes or no)

Note on Use

*The Court should delete any question that is not an issue in the case.

History

M Civ JI 228.12 was added April 1, 2002. Amended May 2016.