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 R22 23/02/26 Wills Act 1968 Effective: 23/02/26 page 5 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (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.