Wills: Execution and revocation

​Reference received: ​20 June 1983​

Note: See also Uniform succession laws (1995-2009)

Report

Report 47: Wills Execution and Revocation (PDF, 519.9 KB) [PDF, 519Kb], March 1986

Terms of reference

To inquire into and report on:

(i) The law relating to the execution and revocation of wills and documents of a testamentary nature, including the law relating to:

  • signature, attestation and witnessing;
  • privileged wills;
  • revocation by marriage and by dissolution of marriage.

(ii) Any incidental matter.​

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