Will

Question 1

It is a legal declaration of a person’s intentions upon death.

It is called a testamentary document because it takes effect after the death of its maker

Answer 1

Will

Question 2

A person whose property is transmitted through succession, whether or not he left a will

Answer 2

Decedent

Question 3

A person called to the succession either by the provision of a will or by operation of law

Answer 3

Heir

Question 4

A will which is written, dated, and signed by the testator

Answer 4

Holographic Will

Question 5

An oral will

Answer 5

Nuncupative Will

Question 6

Essentials of a Will to Meet the Legal Requirements

Answer 6

1. The testator must have expressed the intention of making a last will.
2. The testator should name the person who will be changes with carrying out the provisions of the will
3. Properties must be disposed of in accordance with legal requirements
4. Will must be signed by the testator, attested, and signed by at least 3 witnesses in his presence and of one another
5. Every will must be acknowledged before a notary public by the testator and a witness
6. Witnesses to the wills should be of sound mind, 18yrs of age or more, not blind, deaf, or dumb, and able to read and write
7. A married woman may make a will without the consent of her husband and without the authority of the court