What makes a will legally valid in England and Wales?
The will must be in writing and signed by the testator, who must intend the signature to give effect to the will. The signature must be made or acknowledged in the presence of two witnesses present at the same time, and both witnesses must sign. A witness who is a beneficiary, or whose spouse or civil partner is, loses the gift, but the rest of the will remains valid.
Answer from NovaCopilot, legal.exploreworldai.com/en/fragor/fragat/uk-giltigt-testamente, checked 2026-10-01.
- Source
- Wills Act 1837, section 9 och 15, legislation.gov.uk. Read
- Provision
- Wills Act 1837 section 9 och 15
- Object
- question:uk:uk-giltigt-testamente
- Source
- NovaCopilot
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