Under which conditions can a contract to make a will be established according to the Uniform Probate Code (UPC)?

A contract to make a will refers to an agreement between parties where one party promises to create a will that reflects certain terms that have been agreed upon. Under the Uniform Probate Code (UPC), such a contract can indeed be established by provisions in the will itself or through a binding written agreement. The UPC recognizes that the intention of the parties can be expressed within the will document, making it valid, provided that the terms are clear and explicitly outline the agreements made between the parties.

For instance, if a will includes a clause stating that the testator has agreed to leave specific property to a particular individual, this can be seen as evidence of a contract to make a will. Alternatively, a written agreement that outlines the terms of the will and is signed by both parties will also satisfy the conditions required under the UPC.

The other choices do not align with the UPC framework. Oral agreements lack the necessary formalities required to establish their enforceability as contracts to make a will, while a signed and notarized document is not the only acceptable form. Furthermore, a court order is not a prerequisite for establishing such contracts under the UPC, as the law allows for flexibility in how these agreements can be documented, emphasizing written and clear terms within the will or another formal