Delaware Estate Planning Laws

Welcome to FindLaw's section on Delaware's estate tax and probate laws, which come into play when someone dies and their estate is settled.

Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors | Last reviewed January 19, 2018

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In this section, you will learn the difference between wills, used to determine where your belongings and assets go after you die, and living wills, which are legal documents that notify health care professionals of your preferences in the case of an emergency. In addition, this section covers durable powers of attorney, legally binding documents that grant a trust individual with important personal and financial decisions. To learn more about Delaware's estate planning laws, click on a link below or speak with an attorney.

Learn About Delaware Estate Planning Laws

  • Delaware Durable Power of Attorney Laws

    General information about Delaware law with respect to durable powers of attorney, which give a trusted individual the legal authority over another's health care decisions.

  • Delaware Living Wills Laws

    What you need to know about living wills in Delaware, which technically are not wills but legal documents that allow you to state your medical and end-of-life preferences.

  • Delaware Euthanasia Laws

    Information about Delaware's laws in regard to euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide, which is not allowed in the state, and the right to refuse artificial life support.

  • Delaware Wills Laws

    Overview of Delaware's wills laws, which regulate the manner in which a will must be executed, what constitutes a valid will, witness requirements, and more.

  • Delaware Probate and Estate Tax Laws

    Summary of Delaware's estate tax procedures and probate laws, including the rules for intestate succession, or dividing property and settling assets without a will.

  • Delaware Civil Statute of Limitations

    Overview of Delaware's statute of limitations for civil claims, which limits the amount of time a plaintiff has to file a claim against another party, differing by type of claim.

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