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Wills

THE VALIDITY OF WILLS

Contrary to popular belief, a document purporting to be a will can be regarded as a will even though the formalities required for the will to be signed as per the Wills Act, of 1953 have not been complied with. The requirements for the valid execution of a will are: Signature by the testator in […]

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Signature of Wills

The formalities for the signature (also referred to as execution) of Wills are laid down in the Wills Act No 7/1953: The testator’s signature must be in the original made in ink. A copy will not suffice. In addition, despite the increasing popularity of electronic signatures, such a signature will also not comply with the

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Why should you have a Will?

A will is a unique document in which you record your decision as to how your assets will be dealt with after your death. Because your will cannot be changed in any way after your passing, it must be drawn to reflect your wishes accurately. You will be avoiding interfamily disputes which so often arise.

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