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A revocation clause is a paragraph inserted in your Will which revokes all other Wills that you have ever drafted and declares the current Will to be your Last Will and Testament. Although a testator is not legally required to

If you own assets in a foreign civil law jurisdiction, it is important to understand whether you will be affected by mandatory succession rights in respect of your estate planning. Forced heirship can complicate inheritance especially where you have assets

There are a number of circumstances that can disqualify a potential heir. Firstly, any person who writes a Will, or any part thereof, on behalf of the testator can be disqualified from inheriting, as is the writer’s spouse. Similarly, the

A testator can make a special bequest in his Will if he wants to leave a particular asset to a beneficiary (legatee), bearing in mind that the beneficiary does not need to be related to him. After your executor has

A distinct advantage of drafting a separate Will for your foreign assets is that you can ensure that the Will fully complies with the laws of the country in which your assets are situated, and that no complications arise.

Special trusts are those which are created for people with special needs, for example individuals with serious mental or physical disability and who are unable to provide for themselves financially.

A usufruct is created where a testator gives someone the right to the income or use of a specific asset, such as a house. For example, a husband may grant his wife usufruct over their home until she dies, although

If you have minor children, not making provision for a testamentary trust can lead to problems and unintended consequences after your death.

The need to revise one’s Will is generally triggered by certain events such as the birth of a child, marriage, divorce, the death of a beneficiary or executor, or gaining property that is not part of your existing will.