Maintenance Rights-Deals

Can an agreement be made about maintenance from the estate while the deceased is still alive?

No! An agreement about maintenance or relinquishing rights to it made during the deceased's lifetime will be cancelled.

Can an agreement be made about maintenance from the estate after the deceased's death?

Not unless it is approved by the court.

Can a testator make an instruction in the will taking away or limiting the right to maintenance from the estate?

No! Such an instruction would be invalid and cancelled.

Can a right to maintenance from the estate be transferred?

No!