Product Description
The Drafting of Wills (eBook)
Author: C Field
Format: Digital
There is no room for error in the drafting of wills because when a will comes into effect the testator is not present to revise, amend, interpret or give instructions as to his intentions. This places a special onus on the drafter to be linguistically precise and technically correct. Failure to adhere to the minutiae of the technicalities and legalities have led to many a family dispute, costly litigation, and delays in the winding up of estates, causing both emotional and financial hardship to the family of the deceased.
This practical guide, written by a specialist in the drafting of wills, covers all the processes, considerations and technicalities involved in the correct and sound drafting of wills, covering details that are vital to good testamentary practice.
The book is based on the latest developments in the law and recent judgments pertaining to wills. As both a practitioner and lecturer in the field of deceased estates, Ceris Field brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the subject of the drafting of wills.
Contents:
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Fundamentals of wills and drafting wills
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Formalities of drafting a will
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The essential requirements for wills
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Assets
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Legacies and Bequests
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Exclusion and Insolvency
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Joint and Mutual Wills
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Limited Rights
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Minors and Maintenance
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Death and Despatch
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Codicils and Living Wills
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Appendices - Wills Act 7 of 1953, Intestate Succession Act 81 of 198, Maintenance of Surviving Spouses Act 27 of 1990
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Index
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