James Michael Aldrich v. Laurie Basile

Summary

The Court approved the First District’s decision and held that after-acquired property passes under a will only when the will contains a provision effectively disposing of that property, such as a specific, general, or residuary devise. Because Ms. Aldrich’s will specifically listed the property devised and contained no residuary or general clause addressing her later inheritance, that property passed through intestacy. Justice Pariente, concurring, agreed with the result but emphasized that the self-drafted form likely frustrated Ms. Aldrich’s actual intent and cautioned against preparing wills without legal assistance.