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What Is the Wills Act and How Does It Work?

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Jamaica Now
Oct 17, 2023
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The Wills Act is a law that explains how someone can create a will, a document that says who should get their property after they die. It covers important rules to make sure that the will is valid and that a person’s wishes are followed. Here’s a breakdown of the key points in simple terms:

  1. Who Can Make a Will: Anyone who is 18 years or older can make a will, but minors (those under 18) cannot.

  2. What Can Be Included: A person can include all types of property in their will—this means land, money, belongings, or anything else they own. They can decide who gets what when they die.

  3. How to Make a Will: For a will to be valid, it needs to be written down and signed by the person making the will (called the testator). The signing must happen in front of at least two witnesses who are there at the same time. These witnesses also have to sign the will to confirm that they saw the testator sign it.

  4. What Happens if You Get Married: If someone makes a will and then gets married, their will is automat…

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