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Wills Act 1968
16FExecution of will made under order
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16F Execution of will made under order
(1) A will that is made or altered by an order under section 16A
(Court may authorise will to be made, altered or revoked for person
without testamentary capacity) is properly executed if—
(a) it is in writing; and
(b) it is signed by the registrar and sealed with the seal of the
Supreme Court.
Court authorised wills for people without testamentary capacity Part 3A
Section 16G
R22
23/02/26
Wills Act 1968
Effective: 23/02/26
page 25
Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au
(2) A will may only be signed by the registrar if the person in relation to
whom the order is made is alive.