Contents

Index

• Preface
• Wills and Other Death Dispositions
• Restrictions on Testamentary Freedom
• Testamentary Capacity and Intention
• Requirements for Valid Execution
• Revocation of Wills
• Alteration to Wills and Use of Codicils
• Construction and Interpretation of Wills
• Why Gifts in Wills Might Fail
• Wills Dealing with Property Abroad
• Locating and Storing wills
• Appointment of Executors and Trustees
• Appointment of Testamentary Guardians
• Legacies
• Dealing with the Home and Land
• Residuary Gifts Including Residuary Trusts
• Principles of Inheritance Tax
• Planning a Tax-efficient Will
• Powers to Deal with Income and Capital
• Administrative Powers for Personal Representatives and Trustees
• Funeral and Other Requests
• Practical Issues when Taking Instructions and at Execution
• Tips on Avoiding Drafting Pitfalls