Will
A legal document in which a person sets out how their estate should be dealt with after death, subject to formal validity requirements.
Definition
A will can affect who inherits, who is nominated as executor, how minor children or trusts are dealt with, and how particular assets should be distributed. Practical review should check the original signed document, witnesses, date, revocations, codicils, marital status, dependants, trusts, beneficiary details, asset list, and whether the document meets formal requirements.
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A legal document in which a person sets out how their estate should be dealt with after death, subject to formal validity requirements.
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Common situations
Draft a will
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Invalid will concern
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A legal document in which a person sets out how their estate should be dealt with after death, subject to formal validity requirements.
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