Valid Will
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the person making a will must have reached the age of 18. An exception to this arises in connection with privileged wills.
For a will to be valid it must be shown that the testator or testatrix was of a ‘sound disposing mind’ when the will was made.
A testator or testatrix must:
be aware that the wishes being expressed will take effect on death.
understand the way in which the estate should be distributed amongst beneficiaries taking into consideration the property that is being disposed.
understand the nature and extent of the claims on them.
know and approve of the contents of the will at the time it was executed.
