Slayer Rule
Learn about the slayer rule and how it prevents beneficiaries who cause a death from inheriting. Understand this important estate law concept and its implica...
What is the slayer rule in estate planning?
The slayer rule is a legal principle that prevents someone who unlawfully causes another person's death from inheriting from that person's estate. This rule exists to prevent individuals from profiting from their wrongful actions and applies to wills, trusts, and other inheritance arrangements.
