Alteration of a will
Wills Act 1959 – Sect 15 Effect of obliteration, interlineations or alteration.
It is best not to have any alteration, but if necessary, then signatures of the testator and the witnesses in the margin near the alteration, ensures valid execution.
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Wills - Step by Step Guide & Precedents
by By Lawyers For Lawyers author - C M Teng
Overview
This Wills Step-by-Step Legal Practice Guide and Precedents contains precedent wills and guidance for the following three situations:
- for a single testator
- for spouse to spouse, and then children; and
- using schedules for use in blended family and other more complex situations
As with all Step-by-Step Guides this guide takes you sequentially through a Wills matter from getting the matter underway and taking instructions, right through to finalisation.
A wide range of issues are discussed including testamentary capacity, revocation, executors, and estate duty. This guide includes a Library of Provisions.