Who can make a will? 

You can make a will provided you are over 18 years of age and have what is known as `testamentary capacity'. This means that: 

• you must know what you are doing and be aware of the implications 
• you must be aware of the extent of the property which you are disposing of and have regard for your legal and moral obligations to particular beneficiaries. 

You must know and approve the contents of your will at the time you sign it, otherwise it may be contested after your death. If you later have cause to regret any particular provision, this will, will remain valid until you revoke it or amend it by a codicil or write a new will . If you are a soldier on active service or a sailor on maritime service you can make a will even if you are under 18. In such circumstances you can also make a will orally without complying with the formalities for execution. You will also be able to revoke your will informally.