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Wills Act 1968
8ASupreme Court enabling will by child
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8A Supreme Court enabling will by child
(l) A child may apply to the Supreme Court for an order declaring that
the child is entitled to make a will in the terms of a proposed will
attached to the application.
(2) On an application made by a child under subsection (1), the Supreme
Court may, if it is satisfied that—
(a) the child understands the nature and effect of the proposed will;
and
(b) the proposed will accurately reflects the intentions of the child;
and
Wills Part 2
Section 8B
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Wills Act 1968
Effective: 23/02/26
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(c) it is reasonable in all the circumstances that the child should be
able to make the proposed will;
make an order declaring that the child is entitled to make a valid will
in the specific terms of the proposed will attached to the application.