A mirror will is where two people each write a will which directly mirrors the other’s.
For example, the couple could appoint each other and another person as their executors
and would each leave everything to the other.
A mutual will is much more rare in practice. It is the same as a mirror will except for
the fact that it restricts the survivor of the two testators’ from changing his/her will after
first death. The couple are locked into an agreement amongst themselves and neither of
them are able to change the will when the other dies.
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