Wills & probate

Wills & probate

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revocation

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If the testator decides to change their will completely and it invalidates the previous one they are deemed to have 'revoked' the previous will.

specific gifts

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Specific gifts are gifts you want left to specific people such as leaving your pet cat to a specific individual you know would be happy to look after it.

Testator if it is a man, Testatrix if it is a woman. The person who actually sets out his or her wishes and requests as to how their estate should be divided in the form of a will. A testator must be ...

trustees

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The trustees hold on to any assets set out in the will until the nominated beneficiaries meet certain criteria set out in the will (e.g. they reach the age of 18). Trustees normally have powers to ...

will

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A legal document containing instructions as to what should be done with one's money and property after one's death. For a Will to be legally binding it must normally be in writing, signed by the ...

witnesses

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A will is always subject to two witnesses who will have to verify the signature of the testator. They will have to sign the will at the same time as each other and also at the same time as the ...