LAW 1108 · Wills and Succession (English): The Formal Requirements for a Valid Will

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The formal requirements for making a valid will or codicil: the statutory formalities of s 9 of the Wills Act 1837 as amended, their application through case law, and the exceptions of privileged wills, incorporation by reference and donatio mortis causa.

1. Module 1

   The Statutory Formalities and their Application

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   Sub-units

   1. ○ 1.1 Due Execution Problem Open this unit → ✓ ↻
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2. Module 2

   Privileged Wills

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   Sub-units

   1. ○ 2.1 Privileged Will Problem Open this unit → ✓ ↻
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3. Module 3

   Incorporation by Reference and Donatio Mortis Causa

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   Sub-units

   1. ○ 3.1 Incorporation and Deathbed Gift Problem Open this unit → ✓ ↻
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4. Module 4

   Critical Evaluation

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   Sub-units

   1. ○ 4.1 Composite Scenario Open this unit → ✓ ↻
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