The basic requirements
for a valid will
An
English or Welsh will must be in writing.
No
special form is required provided it is clear that the
document is intended to be a will.
It
is always revocable
You
must also comply with the formalities for execution, otherwise
your will is invalid and of no effect.
These formalities
are:
-
you
should sign your will at the end of the document
(another person may sign for you provided you are
present and direct him to so do).
Even if you have not signed your will at the end it will
still be valid if it is apparent that you intended by
your signature to give effect to the will
-
your
signature must be made or acknowledged by you in the
presence of two independent witnesses both of whom must
be present at the same time
Both
witnesses must be aware of what is happening and be able to
witness the proceedings. Although they do not have to see the
content of your will you should inform them what it is that
they are witnessing. A
proper attestation clause is desirable and has been
incorporated in all the wills prepared by WorldWideWills.
Our templates that are used to produce your personal will have
been drawn up by a qualified practicing UK solicitor who is a
member of the Law Society. |
