... particular words are needed as long as the will is straightforward. You can buy a standard form for a will from a stationer. A man making a will is know as a testator and a women, testatrix. There are laws that show there are certain rules that must be followed in order to make a valid will. To make a valid will the testator or testatrix must be at least 18 years of age, of sound mind and acting of their own free will. The formalities of making a will are set out in the Will Act 1837 as amended by the administration of Justice Act 1982, these are, the will must be written. The will must be signed by the testator or another person in the presence of the testator and at his direction, the signature can be any where on the will, the signature or mark must be made ...

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