Making a Will is a right to all persons who qualify under the law. However, one may need the help of an experienced attorney to guide the process.
Important terms in Will writing: Testator: A person who makes a will. Executor: The person that the testator appoints to carry out their Will. Beneficiaries: The people or organizations who are entitled to a share on the properties or assets of the
Tastator Wills are in two forms; Unprivileged Will. This is executed by any testator who is not a member of the armed forces employed in an expedition or engaged in actual warfare or a mariner at sea.
Privileged Will This type of Will is executed by any member of the armed forces being employed in an expedition or engaged in actual warfare, or any mariner being at sea and has completed the age of eighteen years.
Purpose of a Will A Will is a legal document that contain direct wishes for your property and assets and how they will be distributed amongst your dependants. Failure to prepare a WILL typically leaves strife and confusion amongst your dependants and leaves the legal authorities to take decisions about your estate.
NB:
1.The Testator and Witnesses must sign or thumbmark on each and every page of the will as required by the new law.
2.The Tastator shall not distribute in a will the principle residential holding
3.The Testator shall provide for the spouse, lineal descendants and dependant relatives in the will.
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